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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.04, 22,550.12 and 6,264.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.04, 22,550.12 and 6,264.92 is: 9,398.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.04 : 22,550.12 = 6,264.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.04/22,550.12 = 6,264.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.04x = 22,550.12 × 6,264.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.04x = 141,274,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,274,553.72/15,032.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,398.23

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