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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.40, 22,581.30 and 6,288.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.40, 22,581.30 and 6,288.20 is: 9,433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.40 : 22,581.30 = 6,288.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.40/22,581.30 = 6,288.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.40x = 22,581.30 × 6,288.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.40x = 141,995,730.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,995,730.66/15,052.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.43

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