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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.16, 22,587.12 and 4,529.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.16, 22,587.12 and 4,529.16 is: 6,793.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.16 : 22,587.12 = 4,529.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.16/22,587.12 = 4,529.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.16x = 22,587.12 × 4,529.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.16x = 102,300,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,300,680.42/15,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,793.25

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