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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,107.71, 22,664.80 and 6,337.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,107.71, 22,664.80 and 6,337.57 is: 9,507.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,107.71 : 22,664.80 = 6,337.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,107.71/22,664.80 = 6,337.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,107.71x = 22,664.80 × 6,337.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,107.71x = 143,639,756.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,639,756.54/15,107.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,507.71

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