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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.80, 22,582.38 and 6,171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.80, 22,582.38 and 6,171.60 is: 9,260.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.80 : 22,582.38 = 6,171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.80/22,582.38 = 6,171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.80x = 22,582.38 × 6,171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.80x = 139,369,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,369,416.41/15,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.55

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