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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.70, 22,664.71 and 6,346.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.70, 22,664.71 and 6,346.69 is: 9,518.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.70 : 22,664.71 = 6,346.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.70/22,664.71 = 6,346.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.70x = 22,664.71 × 6,346.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.70x = 143,845,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,845,888.31/15,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,518.84

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