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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.92, 22,575.92 and 6,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.92, 22,575.92 and 6,295.32 is: 9,438.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.92 : 22,575.92 = 6,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.92/22,575.92 = 6,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.92x = 22,575.92 × 6,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.92x = 142,122,640.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,122,640.69/15,057.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,438.40

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