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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.84, 22,558.50 and 6,272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.84, 22,558.50 and 6,272.64 is: 9,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.84 : 22,558.50 = 6,272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.84/22,558.50 = 6,272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.84x = 22,558.50 × 6,272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.84x = 141,501,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,501,349.44/15,036.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,410.31

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