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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.76, 22,584.27 and 6,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.76, 22,584.27 and 6,287.68 is: 9,432.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.76 : 22,584.27 = 6,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.76/22,584.27 = 6,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.76x = 22,584.27 × 6,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.76x = 142,002,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,002,662.79/15,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.41

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