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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.25, 22,491.02 and 6,244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.25, 22,491.02 and 6,244.25 is: 9,359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.25 : 22,491.02 = 6,244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.25/22,491.02 = 6,244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.25x = 22,491.02 × 6,244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.25x = 140,439,520.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,439,520.41/15,004.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.98

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