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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.78, 22,639.35 and 6,330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.78, 22,639.35 and 6,330.34 is: 9,492.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.78 : 22,639.35 = 6,330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.78/22,639.35 = 6,330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.78x = 22,639.35 × 6,330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.78x = 143,314,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,314,782.88/15,097.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.44

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