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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.85, 22,497.79 and 6,231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.85, 22,497.79 and 6,231.77 is: 9,344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.85 : 22,497.79 = 6,231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.85/22,497.79 = 6,231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.85x = 22,497.79 × 6,231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.85x = 140,201,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,201,052.79/15,002.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.96

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