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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,261.84, 22,905.72 and 6,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,261.84, 22,905.72 and 6,034.32 is: 9,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,261.84 : 22,905.72 = 6,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,261.84/22,905.72 = 6,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,261.84x = 22,905.72 × 6,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,261.84x = 138,220,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,220,444.31/15,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.60

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