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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.96, 22,651.81 and 4,010.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.96, 22,651.81 and 4,010.21 is: 6,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.96 : 22,651.81 = 4,010.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.96/22,651.81 = 4,010.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.96x = 22,651.81 × 4,010.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.96x = 90,838,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,838,514.98/15,102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.62

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