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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.92, 22,546.96 and 6,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.92, 22,546.96 and 6,265.60 is: 9,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.92 : 22,546.96 = 6,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.92/22,546.96 = 6,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.92x = 22,546.96 × 6,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.92x = 141,270,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,270,232.58/15,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,395.52

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