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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.62, 22,715.13 and 4,052.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.62, 22,715.13 and 4,052.16 is: 6,077.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.62 : 22,715.13 = 4,052.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.62/22,715.13 = 4,052.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.62x = 22,715.13 × 4,052.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.62x = 92,045,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,045,441.56/15,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,077.77

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