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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.44, 22,726.80 and 4,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.44, 22,726.80 and 4,058.12 is: 6,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.44 : 22,726.80 = 4,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.44/22,726.80 = 4,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.44x = 22,726.80 × 4,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.44x = 92,228,081.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,228,081.62/15,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.08

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