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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.40, 22,525.62 and 6,130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.40, 22,525.62 and 6,130.84 is: 9,193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.40 : 22,525.62 = 6,130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.40/22,525.62 = 6,130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.40x = 22,525.62 × 6,130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.40x = 138,100,972.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,100,972.12/15,021.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,193.62

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