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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.58, 22,552.23 and 6,151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.58, 22,552.23 and 6,151.50 is: 9,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.58 : 22,552.23 = 6,151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.58/22,552.23 = 6,151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.58x = 22,552.23 × 6,151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.58x = 138,730,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,730,042.85/15,029.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,230.47

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