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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.98, 22,553.02 and 6,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.98, 22,553.02 and 6,266.84 is: 9,401.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.98 : 22,553.02 = 6,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.98/22,553.02 = 6,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.98x = 22,553.02 × 6,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.98x = 141,336,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,336,167.86/15,033.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,401.11

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