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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.51, 22,536.59 and 6,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.51, 22,536.59 and 6,257.36 is: 9,385.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.51 : 22,536.59 = 6,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.51/22,536.59 = 6,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.51x = 22,536.59 × 6,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.51x = 141,019,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,019,581.86/15,024.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,385.97

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