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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.45, 22,722.99 and 4,055.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.45, 22,722.99 and 4,055.13 is: 6,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.45 : 22,722.99 = 4,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.45/22,722.99 = 4,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.45x = 22,722.99 × 4,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.45x = 92,144,678.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,144,678.44/15,148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.78

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