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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.58, 22,651.79 and 6,346.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.58, 22,651.79 and 6,346.71 is: 9,510.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.58 : 22,651.79 = 6,346.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.58/22,651.79 = 6,346.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.58x = 22,651.79 × 6,346.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.58x = 143,764,310.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,764,310.38/15,116.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,510.37

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