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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.60, 22,566.90 and 6,279.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.60, 22,566.90 and 6,279.80 is: 9,419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.60 : 22,566.90 = 6,279.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.60/22,566.90 = 6,279.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.60x = 22,566.90 × 6,279.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.60x = 141,715,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,715,618.62/15,044.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.70

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