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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.40, 22,525.80 and 6,253.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.40, 22,525.80 and 6,253.20 is: 9,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.40 : 22,525.80 = 6,253.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.40/22,525.80 = 6,253.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.40x = 22,525.80 × 6,253.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.40x = 140,858,332.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,858,332.56/15,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,377.80

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