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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.30, 22,673.79 and 4,023

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.30, 22,673.79 and 4,023 is: 6,033.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.30 : 22,673.79 = 4,023 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.30/22,673.79 = 4,023/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.30x = 22,673.79 × 4,023
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.30x = 91,216,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,216,657.17/15,117.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.93

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