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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.10, 22,548.69 and 6,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.10, 22,548.69 and 6,263.96 is: 9,396.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.10 : 22,548.69 = 6,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.10/22,548.69 = 6,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.10x = 22,548.69 × 6,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.10x = 141,244,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,244,064.03/15,031.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.79

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