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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.84, 22,603.32 and 6,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.84, 22,603.32 and 6,298.56 is: 9,451.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.84 : 22,603.32 = 6,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.84/22,603.32 = 6,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.84x = 22,603.32 × 6,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.84x = 142,368,367.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,368,367.22/15,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.00

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