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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.82, 22,514.18 and 6,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.82, 22,514.18 and 6,237.72 is: 9,360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.82 : 22,514.18 = 6,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.82/22,514.18 = 6,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.82x = 22,514.18 × 6,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.82x = 140,437,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,437,119.68/15,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.71

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