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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.56, 22,525.92 and 6,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.56, 22,525.92 and 6,251.84 is: 9,376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.56 : 22,525.92 = 6,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.56/22,525.92 = 6,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.56x = 22,525.92 × 6,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.56x = 140,828,447.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,828,447.69/15,018.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,376.96

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