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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,255, 22,882.64 and 6,021

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,255, 22,882.64 and 6,021 is: 9,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,255 : 22,882.64 = 6,021 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,255/22,882.64 = 6,021/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,255x = 22,882.64 × 6,021
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,255x = 137,776,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,776,345.34/15,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,031.55

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