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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.07, 22,915.60 and 6,043.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.07, 22,915.60 and 6,043.07 is: 9,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.07 : 22,915.60 = 6,043.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.07/22,915.60 = 6,043.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.07x = 22,915.60 × 6,043.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.07x = 138,480,460.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,480,460.31/15,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,064.60

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