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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.40, 22,527.30 and 6,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.40, 22,527.30 and 6,254.20 is: 9,379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.40 : 22,527.30 = 6,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.40/22,527.30 = 6,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.40x = 22,527.30 × 6,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.40x = 140,890,239.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,890,239.66/15,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,379.30

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