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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.52, 22,598.48 and 6,182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.52, 22,598.48 and 6,182.31 is: 9,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.52 : 22,598.48 = 6,182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.52/22,598.48 = 6,182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.52x = 22,598.48 × 6,182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.52x = 139,710,808.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,710,808.89/15,060.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,276.63

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