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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.84, 22,653.72 and 4,009.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.84, 22,653.72 and 4,009.62 is: 6,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.84 : 22,653.72 = 4,009.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.84/22,653.72 = 4,009.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.84x = 22,653.72 × 4,009.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.84x = 90,832,808.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,832,808.79/15,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.29

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