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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.63, 22,725.81 and 3,905.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.63, 22,725.81 and 3,905.94 is: 5,858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.63 : 22,725.81 = 3,905.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.63/22,725.81 = 3,905.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.63x = 22,725.81 × 3,905.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.63x = 88,765,650.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,765,650.31/15,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,858.88

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