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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.44, 22,549.92 and 6,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.44, 22,549.92 and 6,262 is: 9,395.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.44 : 22,549.92 = 6,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.44/22,549.92 = 6,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.44x = 22,549.92 × 6,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.44x = 141,207,599.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,207,599.04/15,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.40

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