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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,228.84, 22,851.90 and 6,001.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,228.84, 22,851.90 and 6,001.32 is: 9,005.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,228.84 : 22,851.90 = 6,001.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,228.84/22,851.90 = 6,001.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,228.84x = 22,851.90 × 6,001.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,228.84x = 137,141,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,141,564.51/15,228.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.38

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