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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,147.24, 22,720.68 and 4,053.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,147.24, 22,720.68 and 4,053.60 is: 6,080.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,147.24 : 22,720.68 = 4,053.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,147.24/22,720.68 = 4,053.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,147.24x = 22,720.68 × 4,053.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,147.24x = 92,100,548.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,100,548.45/15,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,080.35

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