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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.58, 22,639.07 and 6,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.58, 22,639.07 and 6,330.14 is: 9,492.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.58 : 22,639.07 = 6,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.58/22,639.07 = 6,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.58x = 22,639.07 × 6,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.58x = 143,308,337.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,308,337.72/15,097.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.14

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