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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.40, 22,612.14 and 6,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.40, 22,612.14 and 6,306.26 is: 9,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.40 : 22,612.14 = 6,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.40/22,612.14 = 6,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.40x = 22,612.14 × 6,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.40x = 142,598,034.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,598,034.00/15,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.24

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