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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.80, 22,661.10 and 6,337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.80, 22,661.10 and 6,337.80 is: 9,503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.80 : 22,661.10 = 6,337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.80/22,661.10 = 6,337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.80x = 22,661.10 × 6,337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.80x = 143,621,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,621,519.58/15,112.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,503.30

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