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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.36, 22,529.18 and 6,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.36, 22,529.18 and 6,249.62 is: 9,360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.36 : 22,529.18 = 6,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.36/22,529.18 = 6,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.36x = 22,529.18 × 6,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.36x = 140,798,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,798,813.91/15,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,360.78

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