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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.57, 22,718.06 and 4,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.57, 22,718.06 and 4,054.13 is: 6,080.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.57 : 22,718.06 = 4,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.57/22,718.06 = 4,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.57x = 22,718.06 × 4,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.57x = 92,101,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,101,834.73/15,146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.71

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