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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,522.57, 23,289.33 and 6,634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,522.57, 23,289.33 and 6,634.13 is: 9,953.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,522.57 : 23,289.33 = 6,634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,522.57/23,289.33 = 6,634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,522.57x = 23,289.33 × 6,634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,522.57x = 154,504,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,504,326.39/15,522.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,953.53

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