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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,019.84, 22,517.34 and 6,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,019.84, 22,517.34 and 6,261.04 is: 9,386.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,019.84 : 22,517.34 = 6,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,019.84/22,517.34 = 6,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,019.84x = 22,517.34 × 6,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,019.84x = 140,981,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,981,966.43/15,019.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,386.38

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