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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.92, 22,574.50 and 6,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.92, 22,574.50 and 6,289 is: 9,434.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.92 : 22,574.50 = 6,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.92/22,574.50 = 6,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.92x = 22,574.50 × 6,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.92x = 141,971,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,971,030.50/15,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.59

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