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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.40, 22,675.98 and 6,345.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.40, 22,675.98 and 6,345.64 is: 9,522.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.40 : 22,675.98 = 6,345.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.40/22,675.98 = 6,345.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.40x = 22,675.98 × 6,345.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.40x = 143,893,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,893,605.73/15,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,522.19

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