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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.89, 22,545.38 and 6,261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.89, 22,545.38 and 6,261.75 is: 9,393.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.89 : 22,545.38 = 6,261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.89/22,545.38 = 6,261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.89x = 22,545.38 × 6,261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.89x = 141,173,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,173,533.22/15,028.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.48

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