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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,248.25, 22,872.38 and 6,014.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,248.25, 22,872.38 and 6,014.25 is: 9,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,248.25 : 22,872.38 = 6,014.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,248.25/22,872.38 = 6,014.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,248.25x = 22,872.38 × 6,014.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,248.25x = 137,560,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,560,181.34/15,248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.38

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