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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.94, 22,575.78 and 6,283.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.94, 22,575.78 and 6,283.10 is: 9,423.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.94 : 22,575.78 = 6,283.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.94/22,575.78 = 6,283.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.94x = 22,575.78 × 6,283.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.94x = 141,845,883.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,845,883.32/15,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,423.13

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