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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.28, 22,618.27 and 6,322.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.28, 22,618.27 and 6,322.75 is: 9,482.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.28 : 22,618.27 = 6,322.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.28/22,618.27 = 6,322.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.28x = 22,618.27 × 6,322.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.28x = 143,009,666.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,009,666.64/15,081.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.59

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