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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.40, 22,523.10 and 6,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.40, 22,523.10 and 6,257.80 is: 9,379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.40 : 22,523.10 = 6,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.40/22,523.10 = 6,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.40x = 22,523.10 × 6,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.40x = 140,945,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,945,055.18/15,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.20

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