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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.08, 22,547.79 and 6,262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.08, 22,547.79 and 6,262.26 is: 9,395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.08 : 22,547.79 = 6,262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.08/22,547.79 = 6,262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.08x = 22,547.79 × 6,262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.08x = 141,200,123.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,200,123.41/15,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.75

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