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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.86, 22,498.10 and 6,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.86, 22,498.10 and 6,248.32 is: 9,367.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.86 : 22,498.10 = 6,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.86/22,498.10 = 6,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.86x = 22,498.10 × 6,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.86x = 140,575,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,575,328.19/15,006.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,367.40

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