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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,250.32, 22,856.64 and 9,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,250.32, 22,856.64 and 9,004 is: 13,494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,250.32 : 22,856.64 = 9,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,250.32/22,856.64 = 9,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,250.32x = 22,856.64 × 9,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,250.32x = 205,801,186.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,801,186.56/15,250.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,494.88

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