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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.16, 22,962.24 and 6,072

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.16, 22,962.24 and 6,072 is: 9,108

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.16 : 22,962.24 = 6,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.16/22,962.24 = 6,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.16x = 22,962.24 × 6,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.16x = 139,426,721.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,426,721.28/15,308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108

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