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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.36, 22,497.36 and 6,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.36, 22,497.36 and 6,247.83 is: 9,366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.36 : 22,497.36 = 6,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.36/22,497.36 = 6,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.36x = 22,497.36 × 6,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.36x = 140,559,680.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,559,680.73/15,006.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,366.67

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