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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.87, 22,550.64 and 6,283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.87, 22,550.64 and 6,283.34 is: 9,419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.87 : 22,550.64 = 6,283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.87/22,550.64 = 6,283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.87x = 22,550.64 × 6,283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.87x = 141,693,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,693,338.34/15,041.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.93

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