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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.80, 22,711.32 and 4,048.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.80, 22,711.32 and 4,048.11 is: 6,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.80 : 22,711.32 = 4,048.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.80/22,711.32 = 4,048.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.80x = 22,711.32 × 4,048.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.80x = 91,937,921.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,937,921.61/15,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.80

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