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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.61, 22,536.82 and 6,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.61, 22,536.82 and 6,138.06 is: 9,207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.61 : 22,536.82 = 6,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.61/22,536.82 = 6,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.61x = 22,536.82 × 6,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.61x = 138,332,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,332,353.37/15,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.05

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