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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.48, 22,528.56 and 6,253.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.48, 22,528.56 and 6,253.76 is: 9,379.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.48 : 22,528.56 = 6,253.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.48/22,528.56 = 6,253.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.48x = 22,528.56 × 6,253.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.48x = 140,888,207.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,888,207.39/15,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.74

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