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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,009.84, 22,502.58 and 6,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,009.84, 22,502.58 and 6,251.28 is: 9,371.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,009.84 : 22,502.58 = 6,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,009.84/22,502.58 = 6,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,009.84x = 22,502.58 × 6,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,009.84x = 140,669,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,669,928.30/15,009.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,371.85

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