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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.56, 22,569.93 and 6,165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.56, 22,569.93 and 6,165.24 is: 9,244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.56 : 22,569.93 = 6,165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.56/22,569.93 = 6,165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.56x = 22,569.93 × 6,165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.56x = 139,149,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,149,035.23/15,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,244.21

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