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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.40, 22,962.06 and 6,074.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.40, 22,962.06 and 6,074.40 is: 9,111.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.40 : 22,962.06 = 6,074.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.40/22,962.06 = 6,074.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.40x = 22,962.06 × 6,074.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.40x = 139,480,737.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,480,737.26/15,308.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.39

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