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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.88, 22,504.98 and 6,237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.88, 22,504.98 and 6,237.56 is: 9,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.88 : 22,504.98 = 6,237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.88/22,504.98 = 6,237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.88x = 22,504.98 × 6,237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.88x = 140,376,163.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,376,163.05/15,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,353.50

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