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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.68, 22,661.09 and 6,337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.68, 22,661.09 and 6,337.24 is: 9,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.68 : 22,661.09 = 6,337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.68/22,661.09 = 6,337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.68x = 22,661.09 × 6,337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.68x = 143,608,765.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,765.99/15,104.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.57

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