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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.21, 22,590.84 and 6,179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.21, 22,590.84 and 6,179.09 is: 9,265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.21 : 22,590.84 = 6,179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.21/22,590.84 = 6,179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.21x = 22,590.84 × 6,179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.21x = 139,590,833.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,590,833.54/15,066.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.16

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