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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.93, 22,537.28 and 6,138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.93, 22,537.28 and 6,138.36 is: 9,207.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.93 : 22,537.28 = 6,138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.93/22,537.28 = 6,138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.93x = 22,537.28 × 6,138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.93x = 138,341,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,341,953.41/15,024.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,207.50

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