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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.40, 22,619.70 and 6,307.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.40, 22,619.70 and 6,307.44 is: 9,462.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.40 : 22,619.70 = 6,307.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.40/22,619.70 = 6,307.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.40x = 22,619.70 × 6,307.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.40x = 142,672,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,672,400.57/15,077.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.67

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