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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.64, 22,506.80 and 6,254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.64, 22,506.80 and 6,254.11 is: 9,376.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.64 : 22,506.80 = 6,254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.64/22,506.80 = 6,254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.64x = 22,506.80 × 6,254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.64x = 140,760,002.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,760,002.95/15,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.10

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