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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.64, 22,588.27 and 6,172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.64, 22,588.27 and 6,172.03 is: 9,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.64 : 22,588.27 = 6,172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.64/22,588.27 = 6,172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.64x = 22,588.27 × 6,172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.64x = 139,415,492.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,415,492.89/15,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,259.40

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