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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.94, 22,578.78 and 6,285.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.94, 22,578.78 and 6,285.10 is: 9,426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.94 : 22,578.78 = 6,285.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.94/22,578.78 = 6,285.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.94x = 22,578.78 × 6,285.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.94x = 141,909,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,909,890.18/15,054.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,426.13

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