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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.56, 22,706.78 and 4,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.56, 22,706.78 and 4,193 is: 6,288.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.56 : 22,706.78 = 4,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.56/22,706.78 = 4,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.56x = 22,706.78 × 4,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.56x = 95,209,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209,528.54/15,139.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,288.79

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