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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.48, 22,568.65 and 6,165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.48, 22,568.65 and 6,165.29 is: 9,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.48 : 22,568.65 = 6,165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.48/22,568.65 = 6,165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.48x = 22,568.65 × 6,165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.48x = 139,142,143.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,142,143.90/15,042.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,249.95

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