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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.72, 22,655.94 and 6,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.72, 22,655.94 and 6,333.28 is: 9,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.72 : 22,655.94 = 6,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.72/22,655.94 = 6,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.72x = 22,655.94 × 6,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.72x = 143,486,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,486,411.68/15,100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.96

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