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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.10, 22,499.67 and 6,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.10, 22,499.67 and 6,233.02 is: 9,346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.10 : 22,499.67 = 6,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.10/22,499.67 = 6,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.10x = 22,499.67 × 6,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.10x = 140,240,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,240,780.61/15,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,346.83

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