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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.13, 22,520.73 and 6,248.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.13, 22,520.73 and 6,248.82 is: 9,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.13 : 22,520.73 = 6,248.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.13/22,520.73 = 6,248.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.13x = 22,520.73 × 6,248.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.13x = 140,727,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,727,988.04/15,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.04

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