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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.72, 22,595.82 and 6,297.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.72, 22,595.82 and 6,297.30 is: 9,434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.72 : 22,595.82 = 6,297.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.72/22,595.82 = 6,297.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.72x = 22,595.82 × 6,297.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.72x = 142,292,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,292,657.29/15,081.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.78

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