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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.91, 22,699.22 and 4,038.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.91, 22,699.22 and 4,038.69 is: 6,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.91 : 22,699.22 = 4,038.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.91/22,699.22 = 4,038.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.91x = 22,699.22 × 4,038.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.91x = 91,675,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,675,092.63/15,131.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,058.40

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