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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.59, 22,504.84 and 6,246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.59, 22,504.84 and 6,246.72 is: 9,361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.59 : 22,504.84 = 6,246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.59/22,504.84 = 6,246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.59x = 22,504.84 × 6,246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.59x = 140,581,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,581,418.51/15,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,361.74

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