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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.96, 22,600.63 and 6,625.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.96, 22,600.63 and 6,625.12 is: 9,940.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.96 : 22,600.63 = 6,625.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.96/22,600.63 = 6,625.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.96x = 22,600.63 × 6,625.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.96x = 149,731,879.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,731,879.98/15,062.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,940.40

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