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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,094.95, 22,643.82 and 6,208.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,094.95, 22,643.82 and 6,208.22 is: 9,312.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,094.95 : 22,643.82 = 6,208.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,094.95/22,643.82 = 6,208.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,094.95x = 22,643.82 × 6,208.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,094.95x = 140,577,702.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577,702.98/15,094.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,312.90

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