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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.98, 22,551.52 and 6,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.98, 22,551.52 and 6,265.84 is: 9,399.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.98 : 22,551.52 = 6,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.98/22,551.52 = 6,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.98x = 22,551.52 × 6,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.98x = 141,304,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,304,216.08/15,032.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,399.61

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