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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.63, 22,533.11 and 6,256.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.63, 22,533.11 and 6,256.31 is: 9,381.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.63 : 22,533.11 = 6,256.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.63/22,533.11 = 6,256.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.63x = 22,533.11 × 6,256.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.63x = 140,974,090.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,974,090.14/15,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.62

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