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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.06, 22,687.56 and 6,245.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.06, 22,687.56 and 6,245.39 is: 9,368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.06 : 22,687.56 = 6,245.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.06/22,687.56 = 6,245.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.06x = 22,687.56 × 6,245.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.06x = 141,692,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,692,660.35/15,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,368.07

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