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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.10, 22,492.65 and 6,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.10, 22,492.65 and 6,113.07 is: 9,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.10 : 22,492.65 = 6,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.10/22,492.65 = 6,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.10x = 22,492.65 × 6,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.10x = 137,499,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,499,143.94/15,008.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.66

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