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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.18, 22,537.20 and 6,258.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.18, 22,537.20 and 6,258.98 is: 9,389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.18 : 22,537.20 = 6,258.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.18/22,537.20 = 6,258.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.18x = 22,537.20 × 6,258.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.18x = 141,059,884.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,059,884.06/15,023.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,389.48

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