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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.16, 22,861.76 and 6,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.16, 22,861.76 and 6,004 is: 9,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.16 : 22,861.76 = 6,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.16/22,861.76 = 6,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.16x = 22,861.76 × 6,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.16x = 137,262,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,262,007.04/15,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.60

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