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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.71, 22,650.80 and 4,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.71, 22,650.80 and 4,009.26 is: 6,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.71 : 22,650.80 = 4,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.71/22,650.80 = 4,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.71x = 22,650.80 × 4,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.71x = 90,812,946.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,812,946.41/15,101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.42

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