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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.34, 22,787.03 and 4,098.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.34, 22,787.03 and 4,098.04 is: 6,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.34 : 22,787.03 = 4,098.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.34/22,787.03 = 4,098.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.34x = 22,787.03 × 4,098.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.34x = 93,382,134.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,382,134.22/15,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.06

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