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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.91, 22,574.43 and 6,294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.91, 22,574.43 and 6,294.33 is: 9,436.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.91 : 22,574.43 = 6,294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.91/22,574.43 = 6,294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.91x = 22,574.43 × 6,294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.91x = 142,090,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,090,911.98/15,056.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.92

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