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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.47, 22,579.06 and 6,288.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.47, 22,579.06 and 6,288.93 is: 9,431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.47 : 22,579.06 = 6,288.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.47/22,579.06 = 6,288.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.47x = 22,579.06 × 6,288.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.47x = 141,997,999.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,997,999.19/15,055.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,431.66

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