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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.63, 22,521.48 and 6,249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.63, 22,521.48 and 6,249.32 is: 9,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.63 : 22,521.48 = 6,249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.63/22,521.48 = 6,249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.63x = 22,521.48 × 6,249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.63x = 140,743,935.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,743,935.39/15,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,373.79

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