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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.74, 22,644.52 and 6,341.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.74, 22,644.52 and 6,341.87 is: 9,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.74 : 22,644.52 = 6,341.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.74/22,644.52 = 6,341.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.74x = 22,644.52 × 6,341.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.74x = 143,608,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,570.34/15,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.11

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