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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.95, 22,652.28 and 6,336.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.95, 22,652.28 and 6,336.51 is: 9,503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.95 : 22,652.28 = 6,336.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.95/22,652.28 = 6,336.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.95x = 22,652.28 × 6,336.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.95x = 143,536,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,536,398.74/15,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.24

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