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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.34, 22,549.38 and 6,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.34, 22,549.38 and 6,265.48 is: 9,396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.34 : 22,549.38 = 6,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.34/22,549.38 = 6,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.34x = 22,549.38 × 6,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.34x = 141,282,689.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,282,689.40/15,035.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396.71

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