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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.60, 22,551.36 and 6,262.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.60, 22,551.36 and 6,262.56 is: 9,397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.60 : 22,551.36 = 6,262.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.60/22,551.36 = 6,262.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.60x = 22,551.36 × 6,262.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.60x = 141,229,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,229,245.08/15,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.99

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