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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.80, 22,601.70 and 4,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.80, 22,601.70 and 4,123.80 is: 6,185.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.80 : 22,601.70 = 4,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.80/22,601.70 = 4,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.80x = 22,601.70 × 4,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.80x = 93,204,890.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,204,890.46/15,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,185.70

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