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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.48, 22,644.36 and 6,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.48, 22,644.36 and 6,329.88 is: 9,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.48 : 22,644.36 = 6,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.48/22,644.36 = 6,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.48x = 22,644.36 × 6,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.48x = 143,336,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,336,081.48/15,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,492.78

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