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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.80, 22,588.20 and 4,114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.80, 22,588.20 and 4,114.80 is: 6,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.80 : 22,588.20 = 4,114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.80/22,588.20 = 4,114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.80x = 22,588.20 × 4,114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.80x = 92,945,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,945,925.36/15,058.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.20

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