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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.84, 22,513.69 and 6,243.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.84, 22,513.69 and 6,243.40 is: 9,364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.84 : 22,513.69 = 6,243.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.84/22,513.69 = 6,243.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.84x = 22,513.69 × 6,243.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.84x = 140,561,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,561,972.15/15,010.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,364.03

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