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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,226.03, 22,822.08 and 6,336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,226.03, 22,822.08 and 6,336.46 is: 9,497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,226.03 : 22,822.08 = 6,336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,226.03/22,822.08 = 6,336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,226.03x = 22,822.08 × 6,336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,226.03x = 144,611,197.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,611,197.04/15,226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.63

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