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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.13, 22,552.97 and 6,282.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.13, 22,552.97 and 6,282.55 is: 9,417.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.13 : 22,552.97 = 6,282.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.13/22,552.97 = 6,282.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.13x = 22,552.97 × 6,282.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.13x = 141,690,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,690,130.26/15,045.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.67

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