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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.73, 22,618.16 and 6,307.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.73, 22,618.16 and 6,307.49 is: 9,461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.73 : 22,618.16 = 6,307.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.73/22,618.16 = 6,307.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.73x = 22,618.16 × 6,307.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.73x = 142,663,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,663,843.03/15,078.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.27

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