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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.52, 22,715.25 and 6,257.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.52, 22,715.25 and 6,257.94 is: 9,383.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.52 : 22,715.25 = 6,257.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.52/22,715.25 = 6,257.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.52x = 22,715.25 × 6,257.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.52x = 142,150,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,150,671.59/15,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,383.18

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