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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.84, 22,585.78 and 6,175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.84, 22,585.78 and 6,175.72 is: 9,260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.84 : 22,585.78 = 6,175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.84/22,585.78 = 6,175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.84x = 22,585.78 × 6,175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.84x = 139,483,309.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,483,309.45/15,062.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.10

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