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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.33, 22,696.99 and 4,038.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.33, 22,696.99 and 4,038.05 is: 6,057.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.33 : 22,696.99 = 4,038.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.33/22,696.99 = 4,038.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.33x = 22,696.99 × 4,038.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.33x = 91,651,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,651,627.12/15,131.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.08

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