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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.96, 22,580.28 and 6,286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.96, 22,580.28 and 6,286.12 is: 9,427.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.96 : 22,580.28 = 6,286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.96/22,580.28 = 6,286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.96x = 22,580.28 × 6,286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.96x = 141,942,349.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,942,349.71/15,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,427.65

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