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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.70, 22,632.85 and 6,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.70, 22,632.85 and 6,205.60 is: 9,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.70 : 22,632.85 = 6,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.70/22,632.85 = 6,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.70x = 22,632.85 × 6,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.70x = 140,450,322.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,450,322.70/15,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,311.40

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