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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.57, 22,565.95 and 6,275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.57, 22,565.95 and 6,275.47 is: 9,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.57 : 22,565.95 = 6,275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.57/22,565.95 = 6,275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.57x = 22,565.95 × 6,275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.57x = 141,611,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,611,950.09/15,042.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.08

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