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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,073.08, 22,610.16 and 6,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,073.08, 22,610.16 and 6,295.92 is: 9,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,073.08 : 22,610.16 = 6,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,073.08/22,610.16 = 6,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,073.08x = 22,610.16 × 6,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,073.08x = 142,351,758.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,351,758.55/15,073.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,444.11

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