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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021, 22,531.54 and 4,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021, 22,531.54 and 4,077 is: 6,115.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021 : 22,531.54 = 4,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021/22,531.54 = 4,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021x = 22,531.54 × 4,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021x = 91,861,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,861,088.58/15,021
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,115.51

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