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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255.73, 22,887.25 and 6,366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255.73, 22,887.25 and 6,366.12 is: 9,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255.73 : 22,887.25 = 6,366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255.73/22,887.25 = 6,366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255.73x = 22,887.25 × 6,366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255.73x = 145,702,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,702,875.35/15,255.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.70

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