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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.25, 22,503.62 and 6,229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.25, 22,503.62 and 6,229.31 is: 9,342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.25 : 22,503.62 = 6,229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.25/22,503.62 = 6,229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.25x = 22,503.62 × 6,229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.25x = 140,181,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,181,928.16/15,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,342.19

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