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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.28, 22,545.90 and 6,267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.28, 22,545.90 and 6,267.84 is: 9,398.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.28 : 22,545.90 = 6,267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.28/22,545.90 = 6,267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.28x = 22,545.90 × 6,267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.28x = 141,314,093.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,314,093.86/15,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.83

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