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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.58, 22,613.91 and 6,298.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.58, 22,613.91 and 6,298.42 is: 9,447.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.58 : 22,613.91 = 6,298.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.58/22,613.91 = 6,298.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.58x = 22,613.91 × 6,298.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.58x = 142,431,903.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,431,903.02/15,075.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,447.86

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