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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.04, 22,556.10 and 6,268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.04, 22,556.10 and 6,268.90 is: 9,404.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.04 : 22,556.10 = 6,268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.04/22,556.10 = 6,268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.04x = 22,556.10 × 6,268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.04x = 141,401,935.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,401,935.29/15,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,404.20

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