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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.14, 22,530.19 and 6,138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.14, 22,530.19 and 6,138.06 is: 9,199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.14 : 22,530.19 = 6,138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.14/22,530.19 = 6,138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.14x = 22,530.19 × 6,138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.14x = 138,291,558.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,291,558.20/15,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.11

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