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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.59, 22,673.36 and 4,022.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.59, 22,673.36 and 4,022.28 is: 6,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.59 : 22,673.36 = 4,022.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.59/22,673.36 = 4,022.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.59x = 22,673.36 × 4,022.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.59x = 91,198,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,198,468.98/15,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.40

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