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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.94, 22,720.71 and 4,053.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.94, 22,720.71 and 4,053.61 is: 6,080.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.94 : 22,720.71 = 4,053.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.94/22,720.71 = 4,053.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.94x = 22,720.71 × 4,053.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.94x = 92,100,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100,865.56/15,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.49

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