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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,246.51, 22,869.50 and 6,012.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,246.51, 22,869.50 and 6,012.51 is: 9,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,246.51 : 22,869.50 = 6,012.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,246.51/22,869.50 = 6,012.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,246.51x = 22,869.50 × 6,012.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,246.51x = 137,503,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,503,067.38/15,246.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.66

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