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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.48, 22,493.04 and 6,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.48, 22,493.04 and 6,244.92 is: 9,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.48 : 22,493.04 = 6,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.48/22,493.04 = 6,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.48x = 22,493.04 × 6,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.48x = 140,467,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,467,235.36/15,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.31

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