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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.39, 22,516.77 and 6,246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.39, 22,516.77 and 6,246.17 is: 9,368.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.39 : 22,516.77 = 6,246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.39/22,516.77 = 6,246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.39x = 22,516.77 × 6,246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.39x = 140,643,573.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,643,573.27/15,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.50

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