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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.84, 22,591.56 and 6,294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.84, 22,591.56 and 6,294.64 is: 9,443.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.84 : 22,591.56 = 6,294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.84/22,591.56 = 6,294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.84x = 22,591.56 × 6,294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.84x = 142,205,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,205,737.24/15,058.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.34

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