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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.84, 22,515.19 and 6,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.84, 22,515.19 and 6,244.40 is: 9,365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.84 : 22,515.19 = 6,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.84/22,515.19 = 6,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.84x = 22,515.19 × 6,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.84x = 140,593,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,593,852.44/15,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.53

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