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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.46, 22,651.06 and 4,009.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.46, 22,651.06 and 4,009.71 is: 6,013.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.46 : 22,651.06 = 4,009.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.46/22,651.06 = 4,009.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.46x = 22,651.06 × 4,009.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.46x = 90,824,181.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,824,181.79/15,102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,013.87

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