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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.94, 22,655.65 and 4,012.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.94, 22,655.65 and 4,012.49 is: 6,018.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.94 : 22,655.65 = 4,012.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.94/22,655.65 = 4,012.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.94x = 22,655.65 × 4,012.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.94x = 90,905,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,905,569.07/15,104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,018.27

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