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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.52, 22,590.09 and 6,178.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.52, 22,590.09 and 6,178.68 is: 9,268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.52 : 22,590.09 = 6,178.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.52/22,590.09 = 6,178.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.52x = 22,590.09 × 6,178.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.52x = 139,576,937.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,576,937.28/15,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.35

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