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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,022.65, 22,516.28 and 6,132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,022.65, 22,516.28 and 6,132.43 is: 9,191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,022.65 : 22,516.28 = 6,132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,022.65/22,516.28 = 6,132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,022.65x = 22,516.28 × 6,132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,022.65x = 138,079,526.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,079,526.29/15,022.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.42

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