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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,130.48, 22,695.72 and 4,037.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,130.48, 22,695.72 and 4,037.21 is: 6,055.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,130.48 : 22,695.72 = 4,037.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,130.48/22,695.72 = 4,037.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,130.48x = 22,695.72 × 4,037.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,130.48x = 91,627,364.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,627,364.42/15,130.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,055.81

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