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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.63, 22,922.60 and 6,047.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.63, 22,922.60 and 6,047.63 is: 9,071.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.63 : 22,922.60 = 6,047.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.63/22,922.60 = 6,047.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.63x = 22,922.60 × 6,047.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.63x = 138,627,258.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,627,258.59/15,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.50

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