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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,077.98, 22,617.03 and 6,306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,077.98, 22,617.03 and 6,306.74 is: 9,460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,077.98 : 22,617.03 = 6,306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,077.98/22,617.03 = 6,306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,077.98x = 22,617.03 × 6,306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,077.98x = 142,639,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,639,784.32/15,077.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,460.14

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