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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.61, 22,548.81 and 6,146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.61, 22,548.81 and 6,146.07 is: 9,219.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.61 : 22,548.81 = 6,146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.61/22,548.81 = 6,146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.61x = 22,548.81 × 6,146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.61x = 138,586,564.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,586,564.68/15,032.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.06

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