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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.92, 22,672.14 and 6,226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.92, 22,672.14 and 6,226.68 is: 9,341.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.92 : 22,672.14 = 6,226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.92/22,672.14 = 6,226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.92x = 22,672.14 × 6,226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.92x = 141,172,160.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,172,160.70/15,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,341.16

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