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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,166.02, 22,740.30 and 6,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,166.02, 22,740.30 and 6,270.80 is: 9,402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,166.02 : 22,740.30 = 6,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,166.02/22,740.30 = 6,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,166.02x = 22,740.30 × 6,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,166.02x = 142,599,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,599,873.24/15,166.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,402.59

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