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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.77, 22,682.25 and 4,027.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.77, 22,682.25 and 4,027.41 is: 6,041.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.77 : 22,682.25 = 4,027.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.77/22,682.25 = 4,027.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.77x = 22,682.25 × 4,027.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.77x = 91,350,720.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,350,720.47/15,120.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,041.41

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