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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.61, 22,535.32 and 6,137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.61, 22,535.32 and 6,137.05 is: 9,205.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.61 : 22,535.32 = 6,137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.61/22,535.32 = 6,137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.61x = 22,535.32 × 6,137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.61x = 138,300,313.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,300,313.93/15,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,205.53

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