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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.35, 22,498.54 and 6,232.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.35, 22,498.54 and 6,232.27 is: 9,345.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.35 : 22,498.54 = 6,232.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.35/22,498.54 = 6,232.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.35x = 22,498.54 × 6,232.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.35x = 140,216,975.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,216,975.89/15,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,345.71

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