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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,013.62, 22,522.86 and 6,248.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,013.62, 22,522.86 and 6,248.88 is: 9,374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,013.62 : 22,522.86 = 6,248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,013.62/22,522.86 = 6,248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,013.62x = 22,522.86 × 6,248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,013.62x = 140,742,649.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,742,649.40/15,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,374.33

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