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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.66, 22,618.74 and 6,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.66, 22,618.74 and 6,195.46 is: 9,291.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.66 : 22,618.74 = 6,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.66/22,618.74 = 6,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.66x = 22,618.74 × 6,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.66x = 140,133,498.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,133,498.92/15,082.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.03

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