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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.82, 22,580.73 and 6,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.82, 22,580.73 and 6,283.95 is: 9,425.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.82 : 22,580.73 = 6,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.82/22,580.73 = 6,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.82x = 22,580.73 × 6,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.82x = 141,896,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,896,033.96/15,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,425.92

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