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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.70, 22,739.05 and 4,065.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.70, 22,739.05 and 4,065.81 is: 6,098.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.70 : 22,739.05 = 4,065.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.70/22,739.05 = 4,065.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.70x = 22,739.05 × 4,065.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.70x = 92,452,656.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,452,656.88/15,159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,098.58

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