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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.26, 22,706.52 and 4,043.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.26, 22,706.52 and 4,043.31 is: 6,065.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.26 : 22,706.52 = 4,043.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.26/22,706.52 = 4,043.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.26x = 22,706.52 × 4,043.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.26x = 91,809,499.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,809,499.38/15,136.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.53

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