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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,014.82, 22,522.23 and 6,259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,014.82, 22,522.23 and 6,259.53 is: 9,389.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,014.82 : 22,522.23 = 6,259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,014.82/22,522.23 = 6,259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,014.82x = 22,522.23 × 6,259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,014.82x = 140,978,574.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,978,574.35/15,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.30

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