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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.85, 22,549.82 and 6,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.85, 22,549.82 and 6,264.71 is: 9,397.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.85 : 22,549.82 = 6,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.85/22,549.82 = 6,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.85x = 22,549.82 × 6,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.85x = 141,268,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,268,023.34/15,031.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.92

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