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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.22, 22,505.26 and 6,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.22, 22,505.26 and 6,237.78 is: 9,355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.22 : 22,505.26 = 6,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.22/22,505.26 = 6,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.22x = 22,505.26 × 6,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.22x = 140,382,860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,382,860.72/15,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.60

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