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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.56, 22,638.63 and 6,209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.56, 22,638.63 and 6,209.44 is: 9,317.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.56 : 22,638.63 = 6,209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.56/22,638.63 = 6,209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.56x = 22,638.63 × 6,209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.56x = 140,573,214.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,573,214.67/15,087.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.16

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