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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.92, 22,670.64 and 6,225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.92, 22,670.64 and 6,225.68 is: 9,339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.92 : 22,670.64 = 6,225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.92/22,670.64 = 6,225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.92x = 22,670.64 × 6,225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.92x = 141,140,150.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,140,150.04/15,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,339.66

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