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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.61, 22,538.32 and 6,139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.61, 22,538.32 and 6,139.06 is: 9,208.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.61 : 22,538.32 = 6,139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.61/22,538.32 = 6,139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.61x = 22,538.32 × 6,139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.61x = 138,364,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,364,098.78/15,025.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.55

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