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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.92, 22,528.50 and 6,247.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.92, 22,528.50 and 6,247.96 is: 9,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.92 : 22,528.50 = 6,247.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.92/22,528.50 = 6,247.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.92x = 22,528.50 × 6,247.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.92x = 140,757,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,757,166.86/15,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,372.61

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