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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.62, 22,722.59 and 4,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.62, 22,722.59 and 4,055.30 is: 6,082.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.62 : 22,722.59 = 4,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.62/22,722.59 = 4,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.62x = 22,722.59 × 4,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.62x = 92,146,919.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,146,919.23/15,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,082.86

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