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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.51, 22,722.43 and 4,057.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.51, 22,722.43 and 4,057.05 is: 6,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.51 : 22,722.43 = 4,057.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.51/22,722.43 = 4,057.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.51x = 22,722.43 × 4,057.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.51x = 92,186,034.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,186,034.63/15,149.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,085.08

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