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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051.06, 22,567.68 and 6,163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051.06, 22,567.68 and 6,163.74 is: 9,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051.06 : 22,567.68 = 6,163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051.06/22,567.68 = 6,163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051.06x = 22,567.68 × 6,163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051.06x = 139,101,311.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,101,311.92/15,051.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,241.96

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