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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,025.93, 22,538.78 and 6,139.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,025.93, 22,538.78 and 6,139.36 is: 9,208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,025.93 : 22,538.78 = 6,139.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,025.93/22,538.78 = 6,139.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,025.93x = 22,538.78 × 6,139.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,025.93x = 138,373,684.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,684.38/15,025.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,208.99

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