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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.38, 22,651.67 and 4,006.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.38, 22,651.67 and 4,006.82 is: 6,010.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.38 : 22,651.67 = 4,006.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.38/22,651.67 = 4,006.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.38x = 22,651.67 × 4,006.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.38x = 90,761,164.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,761,164.39/15,100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,010.52

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