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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.73, 22,645.24 and 6,334.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.73, 22,645.24 and 6,334.29 is: 9,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.73 : 22,645.24 = 6,334.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.73/22,645.24 = 6,334.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.73x = 22,645.24 × 6,334.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.73x = 143,441,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,441,517.28/15,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,498.35

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