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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.08, 22,638.48 and 6,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.08, 22,638.48 and 6,325.60 is: 9,484.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.08 : 22,638.48 = 6,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.08/22,638.48 = 6,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.08x = 22,638.48 × 6,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.08x = 143,201,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,201,969.09/15,098.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,484.78

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