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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.56, 22,637.13 and 6,208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.56, 22,637.13 and 6,208.44 is: 9,315.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.56 : 22,637.13 = 6,208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.56/22,637.13 = 6,208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.56x = 22,637.13 × 6,208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.56x = 140,541,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,541,236.33/15,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.66

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