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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.34, 22,852.65 and 6,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.34, 22,852.65 and 6,001.82 is: 9,006.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.34 : 22,852.65 = 6,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.34/22,852.65 = 6,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.34x = 22,852.65 × 6,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.34x = 137,157,491.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,157,491.82/15,229.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.13

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