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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.21, 22,662.55 and 6,336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.21, 22,662.55 and 6,336.07 is: 9,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.21 : 22,662.55 = 6,336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.21/22,662.55 = 6,336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.21x = 22,662.55 × 6,336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.21x = 143,591,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,591,389.87/15,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,505.46

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