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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.48, 22,829.76 and 6,000.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.48, 22,829.76 and 6,000.96 is: 8,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.48 : 22,829.76 = 6,000.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.48/22,829.76 = 6,000.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.48x = 22,829.76 × 6,000.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.48x = 137,000,476.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,000,476.57/15,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.33

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