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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.40, 22,654.92 and 6,331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.40, 22,654.92 and 6,331.58 is: 9,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.40 : 22,654.92 = 6,331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.40/22,654.92 = 6,331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.40x = 22,654.92 × 6,331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.40x = 143,441,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,441,438.37/15,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.07

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