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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.08, 22,604.54 and 6,315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.08, 22,604.54 and 6,315.21 is: 9,463.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.08 : 22,604.54 = 6,315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.08/22,604.54 = 6,315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.08x = 22,604.54 × 6,315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.08x = 142,752,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,752,385.48/15,085.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,463.15

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