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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.74, 22,627.84 and 6,201.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.74, 22,627.84 and 6,201.52 is: 9,300.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.74 : 22,627.84 = 6,201.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.74/22,627.84 = 6,201.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.74x = 22,627.84 × 6,201.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.74x = 140,327,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,327,002.32/15,088.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,300.11

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