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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.72, 22,504.51 and 6,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.72, 22,504.51 and 6,237.28 is: 9,354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.72 : 22,504.51 = 6,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.72/22,504.51 = 6,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.72x = 22,504.51 × 6,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.72x = 140,366,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,366,786.42/15,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.85

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