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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,093.84, 22,640.72 and 6,202.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,093.84, 22,640.72 and 6,202.98 is: 9,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,093.84 : 22,640.72 = 6,202.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,093.84/22,640.72 = 6,202.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,093.84x = 22,640.72 × 6,202.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,093.84x = 140,439,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,439,902.33/15,093.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.45

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