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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.27, 22,587.55 and 6,171.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.27, 22,587.55 and 6,171.31 is: 9,257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.27 : 22,587.55 = 6,171.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.27/22,587.55 = 6,171.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.27x = 22,587.55 × 6,171.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.27x = 139,394,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,394,786.00/15,058.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.02

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