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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.53, 22,627.69 and 6,330.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.53, 22,627.69 and 6,330.66 is: 9,486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.53 : 22,627.69 = 6,330.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.53/22,627.69 = 6,330.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.53x = 22,627.69 × 6,330.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.53x = 143,248,211.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,248,211.98/15,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,486.30

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