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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,235.26, 22,853.02 and 6,001.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,235.26, 22,853.02 and 6,001.26 is: 9,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,235.26 : 22,853.02 = 6,001.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,235.26/22,853.02 = 6,001.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,235.26x = 22,853.02 × 6,001.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,235.26x = 137,146,914.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,146,914.81/15,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.94

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