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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.79, 22,587.10 and 4,670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.79, 22,587.10 and 4,670.27 is: 7,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.79 : 22,587.10 = 4,670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.79/22,587.10 = 4,670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.79x = 22,587.10 × 4,670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.79x = 105,487,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,487,855.52/15,058.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,005.07

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