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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.78, 22,645.59 and 4,006.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.78, 22,645.59 and 4,006.59 is: 6,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.78 : 22,645.59 = 4,006.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.78/22,645.59 = 4,006.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.78x = 22,645.59 × 4,006.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.78x = 90,731,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,731,644.41/15,098.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.20

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