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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.95, 22,727.55 and 4,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.95, 22,727.55 and 4,058.63 is: 6,087.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.95 : 22,727.55 = 4,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.95/22,727.55 = 4,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.95x = 22,727.55 × 4,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.95x = 92,242,602.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,242,602.62/15,151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,087.84

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