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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.76, 22,543.69 and 6,260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.76, 22,543.69 and 6,260.63 is: 9,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.76 : 22,543.69 = 6,260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.76/22,543.69 = 6,260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.76x = 22,543.69 × 6,260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.76x = 141,137,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,137,701.92/15,027.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.80

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