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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.78, 22,647.09 and 4,007.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.78, 22,647.09 and 4,007.59 is: 6,010.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.78 : 22,647.09 = 4,007.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.78/22,647.09 = 4,007.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.78x = 22,647.09 × 4,007.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.78x = 90,760,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,760,251.41/15,099.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.70

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