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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.22, 22,929.87 and 6,049.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.22, 22,929.87 and 6,049.06 is: 9,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.22 : 22,929.87 = 6,049.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.22/22,929.87 = 6,049.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.22x = 22,929.87 × 6,049.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.22x = 138,704,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,704,159.42/15,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.40

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