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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.48, 22,509.76 and 4,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.48, 22,509.76 and 4,062.48 is: 6,093.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.48 : 22,509.76 = 4,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.48/22,509.76 = 4,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.48x = 22,509.76 × 4,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.48x = 91,445,449.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,445,449.80/15,006.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,093.73

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