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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.05, 22,595.33 and 6,179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.05, 22,595.33 and 6,179.82 is: 9,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.05 : 22,595.33 = 6,179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.05/22,595.33 = 6,179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.05x = 22,595.33 × 6,179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.05x = 139,635,087.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,635,087.69/15,067.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,267.58

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