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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.56, 22,722.50 and 4,055.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.56, 22,722.50 and 4,055.25 is: 6,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.56 : 22,722.50 = 4,055.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.56/22,722.50 = 4,055.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.56x = 22,722.50 × 4,055.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.56x = 92,145,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,145,304.51/15,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.78

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