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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.76, 22,573.77 and 6,280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.76, 22,573.77 and 6,280.68 is: 9,421.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.76 : 22,573.77 = 6,280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.76/22,573.77 = 6,280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.76x = 22,573.77 × 6,280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.76x = 141,778,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,778,625.76/15,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,421.91

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