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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.27, 22,722.40 and 4,054.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.27, 22,722.40 and 4,054.68 is: 6,082.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.27 : 22,722.40 = 4,054.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.27/22,722.40 = 4,054.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.27x = 22,722.40 × 4,054.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.27x = 92,132,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,132,065.90/15,148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.02

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