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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.01, 22,609.62 and 6,642.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.01, 22,609.62 and 6,642.42 is: 9,959.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.01 : 22,609.62 = 6,642.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.01/22,609.62 = 6,642.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.01x = 22,609.62 × 6,642.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.01x = 150,182,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,182,592.08/15,080.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,959.05

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