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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.64, 22,647.36 and 6,335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.64, 22,647.36 and 6,335.72 is: 9,502.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.64 : 22,647.36 = 6,335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.64/22,647.36 = 6,335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.64x = 22,647.36 × 6,335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.64x = 143,487,331.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,487,331.70/15,100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,502.07

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