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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.12, 22,540.57 and 6,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.12, 22,540.57 and 6,140.55 is: 9,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.12 : 22,540.57 = 6,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.12/22,540.57 = 6,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.12x = 22,540.57 × 6,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.12x = 138,411,466.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,411,466.41/15,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,210.78

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