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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.43, 22,659.65 and 6,338.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.43, 22,659.65 and 6,338.99 is: 9,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.43 : 22,659.65 = 6,338.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.43/22,659.65 = 6,338.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.43x = 22,659.65 × 6,338.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.43x = 143,639,149.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,639,149.76/15,106.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.48

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