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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.64, 22,594.72 and 6,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.64, 22,594.72 and 6,179.45 is: 9,267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.64 : 22,594.72 = 6,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.64/22,594.72 = 6,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.64x = 22,594.72 × 6,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.64x = 139,622,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,622,951.56/15,066.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.02

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