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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.73, 22,551.15 and 6,265.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.73, 22,551.15 and 6,265.59 is: 9,399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.73 : 22,551.15 = 6,265.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.73/22,551.15 = 6,265.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.73x = 22,551.15 × 6,265.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.73x = 141,296,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,296,228.60/15,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.24

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