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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.13, 22,538.86 and 6,263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.13, 22,538.86 and 6,263.33 is: 9,383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.13 : 22,538.86 = 6,263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.13/22,538.86 = 6,263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.13x = 22,538.86 × 6,263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.13x = 141,168,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,168,189.65/15,044.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.61

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