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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.08, 22,565.70 and 6,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.08, 22,565.70 and 6,278.88 is: 9,418.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.08 : 22,565.70 = 6,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.08/22,565.70 = 6,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.08x = 22,565.70 × 6,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.08x = 141,687,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,687,322.42/15,043.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,418.77

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