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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.61, 22,539.76 and 6,276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.61, 22,539.76 and 6,276.08 is: 9,409.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.61 : 22,539.76 = 6,276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.61/22,539.76 = 6,276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.61x = 22,539.76 × 6,276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.61x = 141,461,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,461,208.55/15,034.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,409.04

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