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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.70, 22,723.37 and 4,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.70, 22,723.37 and 4,055.38 is: 6,083.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.70 : 22,723.37 = 4,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.70/22,723.37 = 4,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.70x = 22,723.37 × 4,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.70x = 92,151,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,151,766.34/15,148.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.15

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