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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.34, 22,492.89 and 6,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.34, 22,492.89 and 6,244.84 is: 9,362.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.34 : 22,492.89 = 6,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.34/22,492.89 = 6,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.34x = 22,492.89 × 6,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.34x = 140,464,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,464,499.19/15,003.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.22

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