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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.72, 22,575.60 and 6,166.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.72, 22,575.60 and 6,166.08 is: 9,250.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.72 : 22,575.60 = 6,166.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.72/22,575.60 = 6,166.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.72x = 22,575.60 × 6,166.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.72x = 139,202,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,202,955.65/15,048.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,250.15

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