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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.64, 22,644.36 and 6,334.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.64, 22,644.36 and 6,334.20 is: 9,497.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.64 : 22,644.36 = 6,334.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.64/22,644.36 = 6,334.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.64x = 22,644.36 × 6,334.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.64x = 143,433,905.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,433,905.11/15,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.90

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