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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.65, 22,517.78 and 6,133.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.65, 22,517.78 and 6,133.43 is: 9,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.65 : 22,517.78 = 6,133.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.65/22,517.78 = 6,133.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.65x = 22,517.78 × 6,133.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.65x = 138,111,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,111,227.39/15,023.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.92

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