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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.28, 22,726.91 and 4,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.28, 22,726.91 and 4,057.68 is: 6,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.28 : 22,726.91 = 4,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.28/22,726.91 = 4,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.28x = 22,726.91 × 4,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.28x = 92,218,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218,507.88/15,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.52

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