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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.72, 22,569.22 and 6,170.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.72, 22,569.22 and 6,170.31 is: 9,253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.72 : 22,569.22 = 6,170.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.72/22,569.22 = 6,170.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.72x = 22,569.22 × 6,170.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.72x = 139,259,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,259,083.86/15,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,253.88

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