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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.78, 22,626.57 and 6,329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.78, 22,626.57 and 6,329.91 is: 9,485.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.78 : 22,626.57 = 6,329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.78/22,626.57 = 6,329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.78x = 22,626.57 × 6,329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.78x = 143,224,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,224,151.71/15,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.18

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