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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.62, 22,553.30 and 6,149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.62, 22,553.30 and 6,149.08 is: 9,223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.62 : 22,553.30 = 6,149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.62/22,553.30 = 6,149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.62x = 22,553.30 × 6,149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.62x = 138,682,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,682,045.96/15,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.57

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