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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.46, 22,650.43 and 4,009.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.46, 22,650.43 and 4,009.01 is: 6,013.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.46 : 22,650.43 = 4,009.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.46/22,650.43 = 4,009.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.46x = 22,650.43 × 4,009.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.46x = 90,805,677.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,805,677.10/15,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.04

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