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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.80, 22,591.14 and 6,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.80, 22,591.14 and 6,293.80 is: 9,441.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.80 : 22,591.14 = 6,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.80/22,591.14 = 6,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.80x = 22,591.14 × 6,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.80x = 142,184,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,184,116.93/15,059.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.30

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