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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.97, 22,532.37 and 6,133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.97, 22,532.37 and 6,133.03 is: 9,204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.97 : 22,532.37 = 6,133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.97/22,532.37 = 6,133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.97x = 22,532.37 × 6,133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.97x = 138,191,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,191,701.18/15,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.82

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