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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.64, 22,546.51 and 6,262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.64, 22,546.51 and 6,262.50 is: 9,394.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.64 : 22,546.51 = 6,262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.64/22,546.51 = 6,262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.64x = 22,546.51 × 6,262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.64x = 141,197,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,197,518.88/15,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.60

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