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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.60, 22,517.04 and 6,241.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.60, 22,517.04 and 6,241.76 is: 9,364.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.60 : 22,517.04 = 6,241.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.60/22,517.04 = 6,241.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.60x = 22,517.04 × 6,241.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.60x = 140,545,959.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,545,959.59/15,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.99

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