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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.61, 22,616.47 and 6,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.61, 22,616.47 and 6,306.37 is: 9,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.61 : 22,616.47 = 6,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.61/22,616.47 = 6,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.61x = 22,616.47 × 6,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.61x = 142,627,755.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,627,755.61/15,077.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,459.58

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