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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.68, 22,731.94 and 4,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.68, 22,731.94 and 4,060.77 is: 6,090.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.68 : 22,731.94 = 4,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.68/22,731.94 = 4,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.68x = 22,731.94 × 4,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.68x = 92,309,238.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,309,238.11/15,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,090.33

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