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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.33, 22,550.36 and 6,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.33, 22,550.36 and 6,150.25 is: 9,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.33 : 22,550.36 = 6,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.33/22,550.36 = 6,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.33x = 22,550.36 × 6,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.33x = 138,690,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,690,349.03/15,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,228.59

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