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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.99, 22,708.12 and 4,044.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.99, 22,708.12 and 4,044.43 is: 6,066.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.99 : 22,708.12 = 4,044.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.99/22,708.12 = 4,044.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.99x = 22,708.12 × 4,044.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.99x = 91,841,401.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,841,401.77/15,137.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,066.95

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