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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.35, 22,491.54 and 6,112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.35, 22,491.54 and 6,112.31 is: 9,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.35 : 22,491.54 = 6,112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.35/22,491.54 = 6,112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.35x = 22,491.54 × 6,112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.35x = 137,475,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,475,152.40/15,007.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.52

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