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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.90, 22,522.86 and 6,242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.90, 22,522.86 and 6,242.94 is: 9,365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.90 : 22,522.86 = 6,242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.90/22,522.86 = 6,242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.90x = 22,522.86 × 6,242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.90x = 140,608,863.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,608,863.61/15,012.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,365.87

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