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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.52, 22,716.75 and 6,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.52, 22,716.75 and 6,258.94 is: 9,384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.52 : 22,716.75 = 6,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.52/22,716.75 = 6,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.52x = 22,716.75 × 6,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.52x = 142,182,775.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,182,775.25/15,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,384.68

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