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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.64, 22,580.28 and 6,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.64, 22,580.28 and 6,291.20 is: 9,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.64 : 22,580.28 = 6,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.64/22,580.28 = 6,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.64x = 22,580.28 × 6,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.64x = 142,057,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,057,057.54/15,058.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.59

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