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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.72, 22,585.59 and 6,175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.72, 22,585.59 and 6,175.59 is: 9,259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.72 : 22,585.59 = 6,175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.72/22,585.59 = 6,175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.72x = 22,585.59 × 6,175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.72x = 139,479,343.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,479,343.75/15,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.91

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