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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,018.80, 22,536.30 and 6,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,018.80, 22,536.30 and 6,254.60 is: 9,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,018.80 : 22,536.30 = 6,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,018.80/22,536.30 = 6,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,018.80x = 22,536.30 × 6,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,018.80x = 140,955,541.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,955,541.98/15,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.27

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