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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.31, 22,925.60 and 6,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.31, 22,925.60 and 6,280.34 is: 9,419.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.31 : 22,925.60 = 6,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.31/22,925.60 = 6,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.31x = 22,925.60 × 6,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.31x = 143,980,440.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,980,440.23/15,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,419.53

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