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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.12, 22,567.44 and 4,101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.12, 22,567.44 and 4,101.12 is: 6,151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.12 : 22,567.44 = 4,101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.12/22,567.44 = 4,101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.12x = 22,567.44 × 4,101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.12x = 92,551,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,551,779.53/15,045.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,151.61

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