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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.18, 22,587.48 and 6,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.18, 22,587.48 and 6,292.74 is: 9,437.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.18 : 22,587.48 = 6,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.18/22,587.48 = 6,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.18x = 22,587.48 × 6,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.18x = 142,137,138.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,137,138.90/15,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,437.94

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