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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.84, 22,950.72 and 6,064.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.84, 22,950.72 and 6,064.32 is: 9,101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.84 : 22,950.72 = 6,064.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.84/22,950.72 = 6,064.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.84x = 22,950.72 × 6,064.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.84x = 139,180,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,180,510.31/15,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.62

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