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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.76, 22,542.19 and 6,259.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.76, 22,542.19 and 6,259.63 is: 9,390.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.76 : 22,542.19 = 6,259.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.76/22,542.19 = 6,259.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.76x = 22,542.19 × 6,259.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.76x = 141,105,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,105,671.73/15,026.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.29

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