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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.68, 22,718.39 and 4,054.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.68, 22,718.39 and 4,054.49 is: 6,081.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.68 : 22,718.39 = 4,054.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.68/22,718.39 = 4,054.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.68x = 22,718.39 × 4,054.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.68x = 92,111,371.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,111,371.48/15,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,081.29

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