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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.75, 22,505.87 and 6,230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.75, 22,505.87 and 6,230.81 is: 9,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.75 : 22,505.87 = 6,230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.75/22,505.87 = 6,230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.75x = 22,505.87 × 6,230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.75x = 140,229,656.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,229,656.17/15,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,344.44

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