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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.34, 22,637.22 and 6,328.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.34, 22,637.22 and 6,328.90 is: 9,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.34 : 22,637.22 = 6,328.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.34/22,637.22 = 6,328.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.34x = 22,637.22 × 6,328.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.34x = 143,268,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,268,701.66/15,096.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,490.29

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