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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.55, 22,659.22 and 6,336.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.55, 22,659.22 and 6,336.55 is: 9,501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.55 : 22,659.22 = 6,336.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.55/22,659.22 = 6,336.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.55x = 22,659.22 × 6,336.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.55x = 143,581,280.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,581,280.49/15,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.43

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