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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.93, 22,886.86 and 6,375.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.93, 22,886.86 and 6,375.61 is: 9,560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.93 : 22,886.86 = 6,375.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.93/22,886.86 = 6,375.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.93x = 22,886.86 × 6,375.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.93x = 145,917,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,917,693.48/15,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,560.27

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