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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.50, 22,650.38 and 4,005.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.50, 22,650.38 and 4,005.95 is: 6,009.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.50 : 22,650.38 = 4,005.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.50/22,650.38 = 4,005.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.50x = 22,650.38 × 4,005.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.50x = 90,736,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,736,156.48/15,099.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,009.22

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