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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.82, 22,724.30 and 4,056.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.82, 22,724.30 and 4,056.51 is: 6,084.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.82 : 22,724.30 = 4,056.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.82/22,724.30 = 4,056.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.82x = 22,724.30 × 4,056.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.82x = 92,181,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,181,329.91/15,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.65

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