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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.32, 22,726.55 and 4,058.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.32, 22,726.55 and 4,058.01 is: 6,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.32 : 22,726.55 = 4,058.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.32/22,726.55 = 4,058.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.32x = 22,726.55 × 4,058.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.32x = 92,224,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,224,546.88/15,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,086.90

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