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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.92, 22,570.42 and 6,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.92, 22,570.42 and 6,159.42 is: 9,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.92 : 22,570.42 = 6,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.92/22,570.42 = 6,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.92x = 22,570.42 × 6,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.92x = 139,020,696.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,020,696.36/15,045.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,239.76

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