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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.72, 22,946.94 and 6,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.72, 22,946.94 and 6,061.48 is: 9,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.72 : 22,946.94 = 6,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.72/22,946.94 = 6,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.72x = 22,946.94 × 6,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.72x = 139,092,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,092,417.87/15,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.55

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