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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.80, 22,553.40 and 6,273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.80, 22,553.40 and 6,273.20 is: 9,412.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.80 : 22,553.40 = 6,273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.80/22,553.40 = 6,273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.80x = 22,553.40 × 6,273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.80x = 141,481,988.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,481,988.88/15,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,412.80

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