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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.96, 22,668.42 and 4,020.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.96, 22,668.42 and 4,020.82 is: 6,030.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.96 : 22,668.42 = 4,020.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.96/22,668.42 = 4,020.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.96x = 22,668.42 × 4,020.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.96x = 91,145,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,145,636.50/15,113.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,030.56

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