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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.34, 22,585.36 and 6,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.34, 22,585.36 and 6,292.82 is: 9,442.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.34 : 22,585.36 = 6,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.34/22,585.36 = 6,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.34x = 22,585.36 × 6,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.34x = 142,125,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125,605.12/15,052.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.09

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