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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,189.13, 22,783.64 and 4,096.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,189.13, 22,783.64 and 4,096.94 is: 6,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,189.13 : 22,783.64 = 4,096.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,189.13/22,783.64 = 4,096.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,189.13x = 22,783.64 × 4,096.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,189.13x = 93,343,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,343,242.54/15,189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.40

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