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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.64, 22,577.28 and 6,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.64, 22,577.28 and 6,289.20 is: 9,430.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.64 : 22,577.28 = 6,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.64/22,577.28 = 6,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.64x = 22,577.28 × 6,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.64x = 141,993,029.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,993,029.38/15,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,430.59

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