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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.70, 22,652.55 and 6,342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.70, 22,652.55 and 6,342.90 is: 9,514.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.70 : 22,652.55 = 6,342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.70/22,652.55 = 6,342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.70x = 22,652.55 × 6,342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.70x = 143,682,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,682,859.40/15,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,514.35

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