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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.44, 22,594.32 and 6,293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.44, 22,594.32 and 6,293.12 is: 9,443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.44 : 22,594.32 = 6,293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.44/22,594.32 = 6,293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.44x = 22,594.32 × 6,293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.44x = 142,188,767.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,188,767.08/15,057.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.09

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