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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.48, 22,832.76 and 6,002.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.48, 22,832.76 and 6,002.96 is: 8,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.48 : 22,832.76 = 6,002.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.48/22,832.76 = 6,002.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.48x = 22,832.76 × 6,002.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.48x = 137,064,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,064,144.97/15,230.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.33

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