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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,292.64, 22,931.92 and 6,052.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,292.64, 22,931.92 and 6,052.32 is: 9,075.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,292.64 : 22,931.92 = 6,052.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,292.64/22,931.92 = 6,052.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,292.64x = 22,931.92 × 6,052.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,292.64x = 138,791,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,791,318.05/15,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.69

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