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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,038.94, 22,566.57 and 6,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,038.94, 22,566.57 and 6,274.62 is: 9,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,038.94 : 22,566.57 = 6,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,038.94/22,566.57 = 6,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,038.94x = 22,566.57 × 6,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,038.94x = 141,596,651.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,596,651.45/15,038.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.33

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