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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,252, 22,878.14 and 6,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,252, 22,878.14 and 6,018 is: 9,027.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,252 : 22,878.14 = 6,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,252/22,878.14 = 6,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,252x = 22,878.14 × 6,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,252x = 137,680,616.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,680,616.43/15,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.05

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