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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.30, 22,568.85 and 6,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.30, 22,568.85 and 6,276.30 is: 9,411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.30 : 22,568.85 = 6,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.30/22,568.85 = 6,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.30x = 22,568.85 × 6,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.30x = 141,648,873.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,648,873.26/15,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.07

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