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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.73, 22,800.23 and 4,106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.73, 22,800.23 and 4,106.58 is: 6,159.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.73 : 22,800.23 = 4,106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.73/22,800.23 = 4,106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.73x = 22,800.23 × 4,106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.73x = 93,630,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,630,968.51/15,200.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,159.64

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