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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.61, 22,539.81 and 6,140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.61, 22,539.81 and 6,140.07 is: 9,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.61 : 22,539.81 = 6,140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.61/22,539.81 = 6,140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.61x = 22,539.81 × 6,140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.61x = 138,396,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,396,011.19/15,026.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.06

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