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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.40, 22,571.70 and 6,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.40, 22,571.70 and 6,275.44 is: 9,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.40 : 22,571.70 = 6,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.40/22,571.70 = 6,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.40x = 22,571.70 × 6,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.40x = 141,647,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,647,349.05/15,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,414.66

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