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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.85, 22,594.73 and 6,298.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.85, 22,594.73 and 6,298.95 is: 9,446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.85 : 22,594.73 = 6,298.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.85/22,594.73 = 6,298.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.85x = 22,594.73 × 6,298.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.85x = 142,323,043.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,323,043.04/15,065.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,446.73

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