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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.35, 22,544.87 and 6,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.35, 22,544.87 and 6,262.48 is: 9,392.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.35 : 22,544.87 = 6,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.35/22,544.87 = 6,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.35x = 22,544.87 × 6,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.35x = 141,186,720.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,186,720.37/15,032.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.19

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