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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,000.28, 22,499.50 and 6,235.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,000.28, 22,499.50 and 6,235.27 is: 9,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,000.28 : 22,499.50 = 6,235.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,000.28/22,499.50 = 6,235.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,000.28x = 22,499.50 × 6,235.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,000.28x = 140,290,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,290,313.69/15,000.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.52

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