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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.40, 22,657.92 and 6,333.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.40, 22,657.92 and 6,333.58 is: 9,504.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.40 : 22,657.92 = 6,333.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.40/22,657.92 = 6,333.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.40x = 22,657.92 × 6,333.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.40x = 143,505,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,505,748.95/15,099.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,504.07

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