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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.36, 22,885.06 and 9,058.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.36, 22,885.06 and 9,058.72 is: 13,553.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.36 : 22,885.06 = 9,058.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.36/22,885.06 = 9,058.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.36x = 22,885.06 × 9,058.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.36x = 207,309,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,309,350.72/15,295.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,553.74

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