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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.14, 22,529.06 and 6,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.14, 22,529.06 and 6,266.56 is: 9,393.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.14 : 22,529.06 = 6,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.14/22,529.06 = 6,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.14x = 22,529.06 × 6,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.14x = 141,179,706.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,179,706.23/15,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,393.73

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