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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.85, 22,547.13 and 6,263.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.85, 22,547.13 and 6,263.98 is: 9,394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.85 : 22,547.13 = 6,263.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.85/22,547.13 = 6,263.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.85x = 22,547.13 × 6,263.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.85x = 141,234,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,234,627.32/15,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.44

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