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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.20, 22,519.08 and 6,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.20, 22,519.08 and 6,246 is: 9,370.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.20 : 22,519.08 = 6,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.20/22,519.08 = 6,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.20x = 22,519.08 × 6,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.20x = 140,654,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,654,173.68/15,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.57

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