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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.40, 22,590.30 and 6,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.40, 22,590.30 and 6,294.20 is: 9,442.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.40 : 22,590.30 = 6,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.40/22,590.30 = 6,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.40x = 22,590.30 × 6,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.40x = 142,187,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,187,866.26/15,058.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,442.43

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