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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,051, 22,576.50 and 4,107

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,051, 22,576.50 and 4,107 is: 6,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,051 : 22,576.50 = 4,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,051/22,576.50 = 4,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,051x = 22,576.50 × 4,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,051x = 92,721,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,721,685.50/15,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,160.50

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