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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,309.84, 22,969.08 and 6,082.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,309.84, 22,969.08 and 6,082.32 is: 9,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,309.84 : 22,969.08 = 6,082.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,309.84/22,969.08 = 6,082.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,309.84x = 22,969.08 × 6,082.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,309.84x = 139,705,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,705,294.67/15,309.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,125.20

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