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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,050.34, 22,582.35 and 6,290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,050.34, 22,582.35 and 6,290.82 is: 9,439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,050.34 : 22,582.35 = 6,290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,050.34/22,582.35 = 6,290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,050.34x = 22,582.35 × 6,290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,050.34x = 142,061,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,061,499.03/15,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,439.09

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