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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.50, 22,709.79 and 4,046.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.50, 22,709.79 and 4,046.82 is: 6,070.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.50 : 22,709.79 = 4,046.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.50/22,709.79 = 4,046.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.50x = 22,709.79 × 4,046.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.50x = 91,902,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,902,432.37/15,139.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,070.37

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