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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.40, 22,588.88 and 4,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.40, 22,588.88 and 4,671.14 is: 7,006.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.40 : 22,588.88 = 4,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.40/22,588.88 = 4,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.40x = 22,588.88 × 4,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.40x = 105,515,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,515,820.92/15,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.64

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