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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.62, 22,551.80 and 6,148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.62, 22,551.80 and 6,148.08 is: 9,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.62 : 22,551.80 = 6,148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.62/22,551.80 = 6,148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.62x = 22,551.80 × 6,148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.62x = 138,650,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650,270.54/15,034.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,222.07

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