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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.29, 23,252.82 and 6,613.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.29, 23,252.82 and 6,613.95 is: 9,920.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.29 : 23,252.82 = 6,613.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.29/23,252.82 = 6,613.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.29x = 23,252.82 × 6,613.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.29x = 153,792,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,792,988.84/15,502.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,920.66

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