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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.50, 22,511.67 and 6,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.50, 22,511.67 and 6,241.06 is: 9,361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.50 : 22,511.67 = 6,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.50/22,511.67 = 6,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.50x = 22,511.67 × 6,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.50x = 140,496,683.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,496,683.17/15,008.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.14

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