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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.40, 22,530.30 and 6,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.40, 22,530.30 and 6,256.20 is: 9,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.40 : 22,530.30 = 6,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.40/22,530.30 = 6,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.40x = 22,530.30 × 6,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.40x = 140,954,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,954,062.86/15,023.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.30

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