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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,201, 22,801.50 and 4,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,201, 22,801.50 and 4,106.84 is: 6,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,201 : 22,801.50 = 4,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,201/22,801.50 = 4,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,201x = 22,801.50 × 4,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,201x = 93,641,998.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,641,998.25/15,201
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.25

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