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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.30, 22,563.18 and 6,155.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.30, 22,563.18 and 6,155.70 is: 9,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.30 : 22,563.18 = 6,155.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.30/22,563.18 = 6,155.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.30x = 22,563.18 × 6,155.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.30x = 138,892,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,892,167.13/15,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,233.44

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