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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.23, 22,670.29 and 4,022.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.23, 22,670.29 and 4,022.07 is: 6,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.23 : 22,670.29 = 4,022.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.23/22,670.29 = 4,022.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.23x = 22,670.29 × 4,022.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.23x = 91,181,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,181,493.30/15,115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,032.43

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