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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.86, 22,564.71 and 6,162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.86, 22,564.71 and 6,162.66 is: 9,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.86 : 22,564.71 = 6,162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.86/22,564.71 = 6,162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.86x = 22,564.71 × 6,162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.86x = 139,058,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,058,635.73/15,039.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,246.01

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