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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.03, 22,616.40 and 6,321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.03, 22,616.40 and 6,321.50 is: 9,480.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.03 : 22,616.40 = 6,321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.03/22,616.40 = 6,321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.03x = 22,616.40 × 6,321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.03x = 142,969,572.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,969,572.60/15,080.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,480.72

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