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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.51, 22,565.86 and 6,275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.51, 22,565.86 and 6,275.41 is: 9,413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.51 : 22,565.86 = 6,275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.51/22,565.86 = 6,275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.51x = 22,565.86 × 6,275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.51x = 141,609,951.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,609,951.40/15,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,413.98

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