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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.41, 22,922 and 6,046.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.41, 22,922 and 6,046.13 is: 9,070.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.41 : 22,922 = 6,046.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.41/22,922 = 6,046.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.41x = 22,922 × 6,046.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.41x = 138,589,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,589,391.86/15,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,070.34

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