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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.83, 22,697.74 and 4,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.83, 22,697.74 and 4,038.56 is: 6,057.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.83 : 22,697.74 = 4,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.83/22,697.74 = 4,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.83x = 22,697.74 × 4,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.83x = 91,666,061.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,666,061.27/15,131.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,057.83

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