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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.59, 22,502.82 and 6,236.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.59, 22,502.82 and 6,236.15 is: 9,353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.59 : 22,502.82 = 6,236.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.59/22,502.82 = 6,236.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.59x = 22,502.82 × 6,236.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.59x = 140,330,960.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,330,960.94/15,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.16

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