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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.44, 22,551.42 and 6,263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.44, 22,551.42 and 6,263 is: 9,396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.44 : 22,551.42 = 6,263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.44/22,551.42 = 6,263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.44x = 22,551.42 × 6,263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.44x = 141,239,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,239,543.46/15,030.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.90

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