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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.35, 22,786.56 and 4,097.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.35, 22,786.56 and 4,097.13 is: 6,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.35 : 22,786.56 = 4,097.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.35/22,786.56 = 4,097.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.35x = 22,786.56 × 4,097.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.35x = 93,359,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,359,498.57/15,190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,145.97

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