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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.62, 22,543.74 and 6,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.62, 22,543.74 and 6,264.42 is: 9,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.62 : 22,543.74 = 6,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.62/22,543.74 = 6,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.62x = 22,543.74 × 6,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.62x = 141,223,455.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,223,455.73/15,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.97

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