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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.36, 22,952.64 and 6,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.36, 22,952.64 and 6,065.36 is: 9,099.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.36 : 22,952.64 = 6,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.36/22,952.64 = 6,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.36x = 22,952.64 × 6,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.36x = 139,216,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,216,024.55/15,299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.47

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