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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.31, 22,689.47 and 6,241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.31, 22,689.47 and 6,241.51 is: 9,362.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.31 : 22,689.47 = 6,241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.31/22,689.47 = 6,241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.31x = 22,689.47 × 6,241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.31x = 141,616,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,616,553.90/15,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,362.27

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