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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.12, 22,573.44 and 4,105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.12, 22,573.44 and 4,105.12 is: 6,157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.12 : 22,573.44 = 4,105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.12/22,573.44 = 4,105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.12x = 22,573.44 × 4,105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.12x = 92,666,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,666,680.01/15,049.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.61

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