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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.35, 22,885.05 and 9,058.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.35, 22,885.05 and 9,058.71 is: 13,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.35 : 22,885.05 = 9,058.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.35/22,885.05 = 9,058.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.35x = 22,885.05 × 9,058.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.35x = 207,309,031.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,309,031.29/15,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.73

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