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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.08, 22,654.86 and 6,330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.08, 22,654.86 and 6,330.94 is: 9,497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.08 : 22,654.86 = 6,330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.08/22,654.86 = 6,330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.08x = 22,654.86 × 6,330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.08x = 143,426,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,426,559.37/15,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.77

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