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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.98, 22,617.74 and 6,194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.98, 22,617.74 and 6,194.78 is: 9,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.98 : 22,617.74 = 6,194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.98/22,617.74 = 6,194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.98x = 22,617.74 × 6,194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.98x = 140,111,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,111,923.40/15,081.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,290.02

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