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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.70, 22,512.49 and 6,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.70, 22,512.49 and 6,236.60 is: 9,359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.70 : 22,512.49 = 6,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.70/22,512.49 = 6,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.70x = 22,512.49 × 6,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.70x = 140,401,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,401,266.98/15,001.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.03

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