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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.93, 22,885.37 and 6,374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.93, 22,885.37 and 6,374.61 is: 9,558.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.93 : 22,885.37 = 6,374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.93/22,885.37 = 6,374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.93x = 22,885.37 × 6,374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.93x = 145,885,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,885,276.58/15,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,558.77

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