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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.92, 22,571.36 and 6,618.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.92, 22,571.36 and 6,618.32 is: 9,918.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.92 : 22,571.36 = 6,618.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.92/22,571.36 = 6,618.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.92x = 22,571.36 × 6,618.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.92x = 149,384,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,384,483.32/15,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,918.02

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