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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,106.99, 22,668.26 and 6,228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,106.99, 22,668.26 and 6,228.88 is: 9,346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,106.99 : 22,668.26 = 6,228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,106.99/22,668.26 = 6,228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,106.99x = 22,668.26 × 6,228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,106.99x = 141,197,871.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,197,871.35/15,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.53

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