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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.16, 22,651.97 and 4,571.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.16, 22,651.97 and 4,571.29 is: 6,857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.16 : 22,651.97 = 4,571.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.16/22,651.97 = 4,571.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.16x = 22,651.97 × 4,571.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.16x = 103,548,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,548,723.94/15,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,857.00

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