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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.83, 22,641.66 and 6,339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.83, 22,641.66 and 6,339.96 is: 9,500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.83 : 22,641.66 = 6,339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.83/22,641.66 = 6,339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.83x = 22,641.66 × 6,339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.83x = 143,547,218.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,547,218.73/15,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,500.25

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