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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.58, 22,646.56 and 6,335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.58, 22,646.56 and 6,335.14 is: 9,499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.58 : 22,646.56 = 6,335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.58/22,646.56 = 6,335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.58x = 22,646.56 × 6,335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.58x = 143,469,128.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,469,128.12/15,102.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.64

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