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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.59, 22,554.65 and 6,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.59, 22,554.65 and 6,270.26 is: 9,406.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.59 : 22,554.65 = 6,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.59/22,554.65 = 6,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.59x = 22,554.65 × 6,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.59x = 141,423,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,423,422.61/15,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,406.54

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