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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.38, 22,650.17 and 4,005.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.38, 22,650.17 and 4,005.82 is: 6,009.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.38 : 22,650.17 = 4,005.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.38/22,650.17 = 4,005.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.38x = 22,650.17 × 4,005.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.38x = 90,732,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,732,503.99/15,099.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.02

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