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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.74, 22,588.88 and 6,293.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.74, 22,588.88 and 6,293.03 is: 9,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.74 : 22,588.88 = 6,293.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.74/22,588.88 = 6,293.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.74x = 22,588.88 × 6,293.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.74x = 142,152,355.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,152,355.10/15,064.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,436.10

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