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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.46, 22,656.56 and 6,216.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.46, 22,656.56 and 6,216.73 is: 9,325.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.46 : 22,656.56 = 6,216.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.46/22,656.56 = 6,216.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.46x = 22,656.56 × 6,216.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.46x = 140,849,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,849,628.52/15,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,325.65

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