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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.89, 22,486.36 and 6,108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.89, 22,486.36 and 6,108.87 is: 9,155.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.89 : 22,486.36 = 6,108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.89/22,486.36 = 6,108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.89x = 22,486.36 × 6,108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.89x = 137,366,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,366,250.01/15,003.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.38

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