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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.48, 22,622.32 and 6,200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.48, 22,622.32 and 6,200.20 is: 9,297.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.48 : 22,622.32 = 6,200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.48/22,622.32 = 6,200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.48x = 22,622.32 × 6,200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.48x = 140,262,908.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,262,908.46/15,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,297.26

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