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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.16, 22,722.12 and 4,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.16, 22,722.12 and 4,056.96 is: 6,085.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.16 : 22,722.12 = 4,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.16/22,722.12 = 4,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.16x = 22,722.12 × 4,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.16x = 92,182,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,182,731.96/15,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.01

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