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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.93, 22,672.37 and 4,021.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.93, 22,672.37 and 4,021.62 is: 6,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.93 : 22,672.37 = 4,021.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.93/22,672.37 = 4,021.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.93x = 22,672.37 × 4,021.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.93x = 91,179,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,179,721.55/15,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.43

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