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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.14, 22,545.76 and 6,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.14, 22,545.76 and 6,262 is: 9,393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.14 : 22,545.76 = 6,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.14/22,545.76 = 6,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.14x = 22,545.76 × 6,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.14x = 141,181,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,181,549.12/15,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.85

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