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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.35, 22,638.72 and 6,329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.35, 22,638.72 and 6,329.91 is: 9,491.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.35 : 22,638.72 = 6,329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.35/22,638.72 = 6,329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.35x = 22,638.72 × 6,329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.35x = 143,301,060.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,301,060.12/15,097.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.80

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