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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.20, 22,621.80 and 6,195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.20, 22,621.80 and 6,195.02 is: 9,292.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.20 : 22,621.80 = 6,195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.20/22,621.80 = 6,195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.20x = 22,621.80 × 6,195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.20x = 140,142,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,142,503.44/15,081.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,292.53

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