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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.58, 22,591.40 and 6,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.58, 22,591.40 and 6,179.46 is: 9,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.58 : 22,591.40 = 6,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.58/22,591.40 = 6,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.58x = 22,591.40 × 6,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.58x = 139,602,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,602,652.64/15,066.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,265.72

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