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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.40, 22,555.87 and 6,271.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.40, 22,555.87 and 6,271.07 is: 9,407.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.40 : 22,555.87 = 6,271.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.40/22,555.87 = 6,271.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.40x = 22,555.87 × 6,271.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.40x = 141,449,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,449,439.68/15,035.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,407.76

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