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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.61, 22,550.31 and 6,147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.61, 22,550.31 and 6,147.07 is: 9,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.61 : 22,550.31 = 6,147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.61/22,550.31 = 6,147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.61x = 22,550.31 × 6,147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.61x = 138,618,334.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,618,334.09/15,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,220.56

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