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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,037.92, 22,558.50 and 6,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,037.92, 22,558.50 and 6,267.96 is: 9,402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,037.92 : 22,558.50 = 6,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,037.92/22,558.50 = 6,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,037.92x = 22,558.50 × 6,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,037.92x = 141,395,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,395,775.66/15,037.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.62

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