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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.03, 22,929.59 and 6,048.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.03, 22,929.59 and 6,048.87 is: 9,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.03 : 22,929.59 = 6,048.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.03/22,929.59 = 6,048.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.03x = 22,929.59 × 6,048.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.03x = 138,698,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,698,166.39/15,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.12

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