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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.97, 22,665.42 and 4,018.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.97, 22,665.42 and 4,018.82 is: 6,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.97 : 22,665.42 = 4,018.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.97/22,665.42 = 4,018.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.97x = 22,665.42 × 4,018.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.97x = 91,088,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,088,129.88/15,111.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,027.55

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