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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.63, 22,569.98 and 6,276.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.63, 22,569.98 and 6,276.76 is: 9,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.63 : 22,569.98 = 6,276.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.63/22,569.98 = 6,276.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.63x = 22,569.98 × 6,276.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.63x = 141,666,259.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,666,259.86/15,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,415.15

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