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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.88, 22,503.48 and 6,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.88, 22,503.48 and 6,236.56 is: 9,352.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.88 : 22,503.48 = 6,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.88/22,503.48 = 6,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.88x = 22,503.48 × 6,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.88x = 140,344,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,344,303.23/15,006.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,352.00

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