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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.32, 22,535.28 and 6,263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.32, 22,535.28 and 6,263.64 is: 9,388.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.32 : 22,535.28 = 6,263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.32/22,535.28 = 6,263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.32x = 22,535.28 × 6,263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.32x = 141,152,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,152,881.22/15,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,388.71

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