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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.65, 22,683.36 and 4,028.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.65, 22,683.36 and 4,028.23 is: 6,042.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.65 : 22,683.36 = 4,028.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.65/22,683.36 = 4,028.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.65x = 22,683.36 × 4,028.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.65x = 91,373,657.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,373,657.69/15,120.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.97

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