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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027, 22,540.50 and 4,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027, 22,540.50 and 4,083 is: 6,124.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027 : 22,540.50 = 4,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027/22,540.50 = 4,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027x = 22,540.50 × 4,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027x = 92,032,861.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,032,861.50/15,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,124.50

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