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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.41, 22,604.65 and 6,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.41, 22,604.65 and 6,301.26 is: 9,452.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.41 : 22,604.65 = 6,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.41/22,604.65 = 6,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.41x = 22,604.65 × 6,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.41x = 142,437,761.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,437,761.11/15,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,452.74

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