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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.14, 22,722.12 and 4,056.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.14, 22,722.12 and 4,056.97 is: 6,085.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.14 : 22,722.12 = 4,056.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.14/22,722.12 = 4,056.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.14x = 22,722.12 × 4,056.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.14x = 92,182,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,182,959.18/15,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.03

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