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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.10, 22,599.60 and 6,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.10, 22,599.60 and 6,302.20 is: 9,451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.10 : 22,599.60 = 6,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.10/22,599.60 = 6,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.10x = 22,599.60 × 6,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.10x = 142,427,199.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,427,199.12/15,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,451.61

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