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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.43, 22,731.55 and 4,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.43, 22,731.55 and 4,063.25 is: 6,094.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.43 : 22,731.55 = 4,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.43/22,731.55 = 4,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.43x = 22,731.55 × 4,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.43x = 92,363,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,363,970.54/15,155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.45

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