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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.87, 22,673.99 and 4,021.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.87, 22,673.99 and 4,021.99 is: 6,033.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.87 : 22,673.99 = 4,021.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.87/22,673.99 = 4,021.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.87x = 22,673.99 × 4,021.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.87x = 91,194,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,194,514.41/15,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.43

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