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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.12, 22,727.82 and 4,057.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.12, 22,727.82 and 4,057.56 is: 6,086.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.12 : 22,727.82 = 4,057.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.12/22,727.82 = 4,057.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.12x = 22,727.82 × 4,057.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.12x = 92,219,493.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,219,493.32/15,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.65

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