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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043, 22,564.50 and 4,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043, 22,564.50 and 4,099 is: 6,148.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043 : 22,564.50 = 4,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043/22,564.50 = 4,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043x = 22,564.50 × 4,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043x = 92,491,885.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,491,885.50/15,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.50

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