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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.58, 22,642.06 and 6,332.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.58, 22,642.06 and 6,332.14 is: 9,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.58 : 22,642.06 = 6,332.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.58/22,642.06 = 6,332.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.58x = 22,642.06 × 6,332.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.58x = 143,372,693.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,372,693.81/15,099.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,495.14

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