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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.10, 22,580.10 and 6,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.10, 22,580.10 and 6,289.20 is: 9,432.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.10 : 22,580.10 = 6,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.10/22,580.10 = 6,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.10x = 22,580.10 × 6,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.10x = 142,010,764.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,010,764.92/15,056.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,432.11

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