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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.55, 22,623.17 and 6,314.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.55, 22,623.17 and 6,314.43 is: 9,474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.55 : 22,623.17 = 6,314.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.55/22,623.17 = 6,314.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.55x = 22,623.17 × 6,314.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.55x = 142,852,391.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,852,391.77/15,077.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,474.51

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