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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.44, 22,603.32 and 6,299.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.44, 22,603.32 and 6,299.12 is: 9,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.44 : 22,603.32 = 6,299.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.44/22,603.32 = 6,299.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.44x = 22,603.32 × 6,299.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.44x = 142,381,025.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,381,025.08/15,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.09

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