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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.17, 22,504.89 and 6,230.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.17, 22,504.89 and 6,230.18 is: 9,343.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.17 : 22,504.89 = 6,230.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.17/22,504.89 = 6,230.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.17x = 22,504.89 × 6,230.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.17x = 140,209,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,209,515.58/15,006.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,343.46

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