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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.51, 22,501.26 and 6,236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.51, 22,501.26 and 6,236.64 is: 9,351.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.51 : 22,501.26 = 6,236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.51/22,501.26 = 6,236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.51x = 22,501.26 × 6,236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.51x = 140,332,258.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,332,258.17/15,006.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,351.43

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