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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.85, 22,637.30 and 6,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.85, 22,637.30 and 6,325.43 is: 9,489.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.85 : 22,637.30 = 6,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.85/22,637.30 = 6,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.85x = 22,637.30 × 6,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.85x = 143,190,511.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,190,511.73/15,089.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,489.19

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