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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.21, 22,544.66 and 6,262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.21, 22,544.66 and 6,262.34 is: 9,391.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.21 : 22,544.66 = 6,262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.21/22,544.66 = 6,262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.21x = 22,544.66 × 6,262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.21x = 141,182,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,182,229.04/15,032.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,391.98

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