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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.72, 22,875.48 and 6,375.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.72, 22,875.48 and 6,375.59 is: 9,558.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.72 : 22,875.48 = 6,375.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.72/22,875.48 = 6,375.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.72x = 22,875.48 × 6,375.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.72x = 145,844,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,844,567.16/15,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.74

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