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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.40, 22,586.70 and 6,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.40, 22,586.70 and 6,285.44 is: 9,429.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.40 : 22,586.70 = 6,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.40/22,586.70 = 6,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.40x = 22,586.70 × 6,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.40x = 141,967,347.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,967,347.65/15,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,429.66

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