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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.07, 22,786.54 and 4,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.07, 22,786.54 and 4,098.89 is: 6,148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.07 : 22,786.54 = 4,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.07/22,786.54 = 4,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.07x = 22,786.54 × 4,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.07x = 93,399,463.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,399,463.97/15,191.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.31

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