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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.88, 22,631.74 and 6,206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.88, 22,631.74 and 6,206.13 is: 9,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.88 : 22,631.74 = 6,206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.88/22,631.74 = 6,206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.88x = 22,631.74 × 6,206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.88x = 140,455,505.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,455,505.05/15,100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,301.15

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