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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.60, 22,511.02 and 6,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.60, 22,511.02 and 6,243.16 is: 9,362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.60 : 22,511.02 = 6,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.60/22,511.02 = 6,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.60x = 22,511.02 × 6,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.60x = 140,539,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,539,899.62/15,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.71

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