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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.09, 22,874.04 and 6,363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.09, 22,874.04 and 6,363.12 is: 9,541.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.09 : 22,874.04 = 6,363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.09/22,874.04 = 6,363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.09x = 22,874.04 × 6,363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.09x = 145,550,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,550,261.40/15,255.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.09

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