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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.41, 22,660.81 and 4,015.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.41, 22,660.81 and 4,015.95 is: 6,023.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.41 : 22,660.81 = 4,015.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.41/22,660.81 = 4,015.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.41x = 22,660.81 × 4,015.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.41x = 91,004,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,004,679.92/15,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.45

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