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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.64, 22,534.63 and 6,150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.64, 22,534.63 and 6,150.20 is: 9,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.64 : 22,534.63 = 6,150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.64/22,534.63 = 6,150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.64x = 22,534.63 × 6,150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.64x = 138,592,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,592,560.81/15,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,221.90

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