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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.14, 22,530.56 and 6,267.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.14, 22,530.56 and 6,267.56 is: 9,395.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.14 : 22,530.56 = 6,267.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.14/22,530.56 = 6,267.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.14x = 22,530.56 × 6,267.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.14x = 141,211,636.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,211,636.63/15,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.23

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