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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,078.08, 22,608.65 and 6,199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,078.08, 22,608.65 and 6,199.61 is: 9,295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,078.08 : 22,608.65 = 6,199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,078.08/22,608.65 = 6,199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,078.08x = 22,608.65 × 6,199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,078.08x = 140,164,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,164,715.08/15,078.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,295.92

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