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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.76, 22,550.01 and 6,265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.76, 22,550.01 and 6,265.89 is: 9,397.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.76 : 22,550.01 = 6,265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.76/22,550.01 = 6,265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.76x = 22,550.01 × 6,265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.76x = 141,295,882.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,295,882.16/15,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,397.32

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