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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.16, 22,575.20 and 6,282.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.16, 22,575.20 and 6,282.44 is: 9,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.16 : 22,575.20 = 6,282.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.16/22,575.20 = 6,282.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.16x = 22,575.20 × 6,282.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.16x = 141,827,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,827,339.49/15,049.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.27

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