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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.47, 22,671.67 and 4,021.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.47, 22,671.67 and 4,021.15 is: 6,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.47 : 22,671.67 = 4,021.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.47/22,671.67 = 4,021.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.47x = 22,671.67 × 4,021.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.47x = 91,166,232.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,166,232.45/15,114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,031.72

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