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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.10, 22,736.82 and 4,066.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.10, 22,736.82 and 4,066.63 is: 6,099.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.10 : 22,736.82 = 4,066.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.10/22,736.82 = 4,066.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.10x = 22,736.82 × 4,066.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.10x = 92,462,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,462,234.32/15,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.45

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