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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.34, 22,675.98 and 4,024.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.34, 22,675.98 and 4,024.03 is: 6,036.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.34 : 22,675.98 = 4,024.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.34/22,675.98 = 4,024.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.34x = 22,675.98 × 4,024.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.34x = 91,248,823.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,248,823.80/15,117.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,036.04

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