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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,071.58, 22,607.91 and 6,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,071.58, 22,607.91 and 6,294.42 is: 9,441.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,071.58 : 22,607.91 = 6,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,071.58/22,607.91 = 6,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,071.58x = 22,607.91 × 6,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,071.58x = 142,303,680.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,303,680.86/15,071.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,441.86

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