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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.98, 22,623.07 and 6,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.98, 22,623.07 and 6,200.70 is: 9,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.98 : 22,623.07 = 6,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.98/22,623.07 = 6,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.98x = 22,623.07 × 6,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.98x = 140,278,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278,870.15/15,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,298.01

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