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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,136.99, 22,706.62 and 4,043.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,136.99, 22,706.62 and 4,043.43 is: 6,065.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,136.99 : 22,706.62 = 4,043.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,136.99/22,706.62 = 4,043.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,136.99x = 22,706.62 × 4,043.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,136.99x = 91,812,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,812,618.40/15,136.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,065.45

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