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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.02, 22,659.30 and 6,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.02, 22,659.30 and 6,340.20 is: 9,510.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.02 : 22,659.30 = 6,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.02/22,659.30 = 6,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.02x = 22,659.30 × 6,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.02x = 143,664,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,664,493.86/15,106.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.41

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