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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.58, 22,697.37 and 4,038.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.58, 22,697.37 and 4,038.30 is: 6,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.58 : 22,697.37 = 4,038.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.58/22,697.37 = 4,038.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.58x = 22,697.37 × 4,038.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.58x = 91,658,769.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,658,769.08/15,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.45

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