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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.44, 22,590.42 and 6,295.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.44, 22,590.42 and 6,295.12 is: 9,443.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.44 : 22,590.42 = 6,295.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.44/22,590.42 = 6,295.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.44x = 22,590.42 × 6,295.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.44x = 142,209,404.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,209,404.75/15,059.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.21

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