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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.52, 22,630.68 and 6,332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.52, 22,630.68 and 6,332.65 is: 9,489.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.52 : 22,630.68 = 6,332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.52/22,630.68 = 6,332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.52x = 22,630.68 × 6,332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.52x = 143,312,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,312,119.13/15,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.29

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