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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058, 22,587.08 and 4,114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058, 22,587.08 and 4,114 is: 6,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058 : 22,587.08 = 4,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058/22,587.08 = 4,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058x = 22,587.08 × 4,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058x = 92,923,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,923,247.12/15,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,171.02

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