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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.20, 22,739.81 and 4,066.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.20, 22,739.81 and 4,066.31 is: 6,099.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.20 : 22,739.81 = 4,066.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.20/22,739.81 = 4,066.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.20x = 22,739.81 × 4,066.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.20x = 92,466,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,466,982.77/15,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,099.32

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