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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.69, 22,577.54 and 6,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.69, 22,577.54 and 6,281.82 is: 9,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.69 : 22,577.54 = 6,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.69/22,577.54 = 6,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.69x = 22,577.54 × 6,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.69x = 141,828,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,828,010.91/15,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,422.73

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