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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.06, 22,726.25 and 4,057.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.06, 22,726.25 and 4,057.75 is: 6,086.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.06 : 22,726.25 = 4,057.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.06/22,726.25 = 4,057.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.06x = 22,726.25 × 4,057.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.06x = 92,217,440.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,217,440.94/15,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.53

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