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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.40, 22,574.70 and 6,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.40, 22,574.70 and 6,277.44 is: 9,417.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.40 : 22,574.70 = 6,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.40/22,574.70 = 6,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.40x = 22,574.70 × 6,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.40x = 141,711,324.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,711,324.77/15,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,417.66

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