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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.45, 22,729.80 and 4,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.45, 22,729.80 and 4,060.13 is: 6,090.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.45 : 22,729.80 = 4,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.45/22,729.80 = 4,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.45x = 22,729.80 × 4,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.45x = 92,285,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,285,829.23/15,153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.09

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