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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,388.50, 23,080.64 and 6,022.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,388.50, 23,080.64 and 6,022.02 is: 9,032.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,388.50 : 23,080.64 = 6,022.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,388.50/23,080.64 = 6,022.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,388.50x = 23,080.64 × 6,022.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,388.50x = 138,992,045.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,992,045.58/15,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.20

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