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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.91, 22,566.93 and 6,289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.91, 22,566.93 and 6,289.33 is: 9,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.91 : 22,566.93 = 6,289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.91/22,566.93 = 6,289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.91x = 22,566.93 × 6,289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.91x = 141,930,869.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,930,869.86/15,051.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.43

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