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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.98, 22,545.53 and 6,261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.98, 22,545.53 and 6,261.85 is: 9,393.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.98 : 22,545.53 = 6,261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.98/22,545.53 = 6,261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.98x = 22,545.53 × 6,261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.98x = 141,176,639.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,176,639.36/15,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.63

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