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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.63, 22,518.48 and 6,247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.63, 22,518.48 and 6,247.31 is: 9,370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.63 : 22,518.48 = 6,247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.63/22,518.48 = 6,247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.63x = 22,518.48 × 6,247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.63x = 140,680,005.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,680,005.01/15,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.78

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