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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.67, 22,507.35 and 6,240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.67, 22,507.35 and 6,240.63 is: 9,359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.67 : 22,507.35 = 6,240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.67/22,507.35 = 6,240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.67x = 22,507.35 × 6,240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.67x = 140,460,043.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,460,043.63/15,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.22

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