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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.22, 22,503.76 and 6,236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.22, 22,503.76 and 6,236.78 is: 9,354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.22 : 22,503.76 = 6,236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.22/22,503.76 = 6,236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.22x = 22,503.76 × 6,236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.22x = 140,350,872.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,350,872.18/15,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.10

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