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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.34, 22,555.78 and 6,271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.34, 22,555.78 and 6,271.01 is: 9,407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.34 : 22,555.78 = 6,271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.34/22,555.78 = 6,271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.34x = 22,555.78 × 6,271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.34x = 141,447,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,447,393.48/15,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.66

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