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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,422.50, 23,133.24 and 6,535.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,422.50, 23,133.24 and 6,535.45 is: 9,802.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,422.50 : 23,133.24 = 6,535.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,422.50/23,133.24 = 6,535.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,422.50x = 23,133.24 × 6,535.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,422.50x = 151,186,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,186,162.27/15,422.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,802.96

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