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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,199.73, 22,798.73 and 4,105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,199.73, 22,798.73 and 4,105.58 is: 6,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,199.73 : 22,798.73 = 4,105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,199.73/22,798.73 = 4,105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,199.73x = 22,798.73 × 4,105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,199.73x = 93,602,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,602,034.43/15,199.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.14

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