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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.36, 22,542.37 and 6,277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.36, 22,542.37 and 6,277.83 is: 9,411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.36 : 22,542.37 = 6,277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.36/22,542.37 = 6,277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.36x = 22,542.37 × 6,277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.36x = 141,517,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,517,166.66/15,036.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.66

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