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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,276.16, 22,917.12 and 6,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,276.16, 22,917.12 and 6,042.88 is: 9,065.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,276.16 : 22,917.12 = 6,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,276.16/22,917.12 = 6,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,276.16x = 22,917.12 × 6,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,276.16x = 138,485,406.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,485,406.11/15,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.46

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