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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.40, 22,526.10 and 6,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.40, 22,526.10 and 6,259.80 is: 9,382.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.40 : 22,526.10 = 6,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.40/22,526.10 = 6,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.40x = 22,526.10 × 6,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.40x = 141,008,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,008,880.78/15,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,382.20

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