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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.84, 22,564.50 and 6,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.84, 22,564.50 and 6,276.64 is: 9,416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.84 : 22,564.50 = 6,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.84/22,564.50 = 6,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.84x = 22,564.50 × 6,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.84x = 141,629,243.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,629,243.28/15,040.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,416.31

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