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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,245.60, 22,881.28 and 6,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,245.60, 22,881.28 and 6,018.08 is: 9,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,245.60 : 22,881.28 = 6,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,245.60/22,881.28 = 6,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,245.60x = 22,881.28 × 6,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,245.60x = 137,701,373.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,701,373.54/15,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.20

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