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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,342.40, 22,996.16 and 6,572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,342.40, 22,996.16 and 6,572.80 is: 9,851.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,342.40 : 22,996.16 = 6,572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,342.40/22,996.16 = 6,572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,342.40x = 22,996.16 × 6,572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,342.40x = 151,149,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,149,160.45/15,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,851.73

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