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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.29, 22,492.76 and 6,244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.29, 22,492.76 and 6,244.76 is: 9,362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.29 : 22,492.76 = 6,244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.29/22,492.76 = 6,244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.29x = 22,492.76 × 6,244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.29x = 140,461,912.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,461,912.95/15,003.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.07

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