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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.18, 22,582.98 and 6,289.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.18, 22,582.98 and 6,289.74 is: 9,433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.18 : 22,582.98 = 6,289.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.18/22,582.98 = 6,289.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.18x = 22,582.98 × 6,289.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.18x = 142,041,072.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,041,072.63/15,057.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.44

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