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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.35, 22,497.04 and 6,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.35, 22,497.04 and 6,231.27 is: 9,344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.35 : 22,497.04 = 6,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.35/22,497.04 = 6,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.35x = 22,497.04 × 6,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.35x = 140,185,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,185,130.44/15,002.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.21

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