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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.58, 22,508.04 and 6,235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.58, 22,508.04 and 6,235.76 is: 9,356.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.58 : 22,508.04 = 6,235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.58/22,508.04 = 6,235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.58x = 22,508.04 × 6,235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.58x = 140,354,735.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,354,735.51/15,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,356.00

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