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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.96, 22,866.56 and 6,001.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.96, 22,866.56 and 6,001.92 is: 9,004.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.96 : 22,866.56 = 6,001.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.96/22,866.56 = 6,001.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.96x = 22,866.56 × 6,001.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.96x = 137,243,263.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,243,263.80/15,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,004.90

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