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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.84, 22,673.73 and 4,022.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.84, 22,673.73 and 4,022.53 is: 6,033.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.84 : 22,673.73 = 4,022.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.84/22,673.73 = 4,022.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.84x = 22,673.73 × 4,022.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.84x = 91,205,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,205,759.14/15,115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.79

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