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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.70, 22,513.99 and 6,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.70, 22,513.99 and 6,237.60 is: 9,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.70 : 22,513.99 = 6,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.70/22,513.99 = 6,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.70x = 22,513.99 × 6,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.70x = 140,433,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,433,264.02/15,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.53

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