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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.71, 22,544.91 and 6,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.71, 22,544.91 and 6,144.28 is: 9,214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.71 : 22,544.91 = 6,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.71/22,544.91 = 6,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.71x = 22,544.91 × 6,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.71x = 138,522,239.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,522,239.61/15,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,214.11

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