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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.10, 22,584.60 and 6,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.10, 22,584.60 and 6,292.20 is: 9,436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.10 : 22,584.60 = 6,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.10/22,584.60 = 6,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.10x = 22,584.60 × 6,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.10x = 142,106,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,106,820.12/15,059.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.61

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