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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.27, 22,534.88 and 6,141.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.27, 22,534.88 and 6,141.18 is: 9,203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.27 : 22,534.88 = 6,141.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.27/22,534.88 = 6,141.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.27x = 22,534.88 × 6,141.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.27x = 138,390,754.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,390,754.36/15,036.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.80

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