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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.96, 22,542.79 and 6,261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.96, 22,542.79 and 6,261.09 is: 9,390.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.96 : 22,542.79 = 6,261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.96/22,542.79 = 6,261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.96x = 22,542.79 × 6,261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.96x = 141,142,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,142,437.04/15,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,390.11

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