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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.88, 22,506.48 and 6,238.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.88, 22,506.48 and 6,238.56 is: 9,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.88 : 22,506.48 = 6,238.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.88/22,506.48 = 6,238.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.88x = 22,506.48 × 6,238.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.88x = 140,408,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,408,025.87/15,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,355.00

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