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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.76, 22,561.38 and 6,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.76, 22,561.38 and 6,269.16 is: 9,405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.76 : 22,561.38 = 6,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.76/22,561.38 = 6,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.76x = 22,561.38 × 6,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.76x = 141,440,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,440,901.04/15,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.09

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