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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.86, 22,496.60 and 6,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.86, 22,496.60 and 6,247.32 is: 9,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.86 : 22,496.60 = 6,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.86/22,496.60 = 6,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.86x = 22,496.60 × 6,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.86x = 140,543,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,543,459.11/15,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.90

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