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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.52, 22,683.42 and 4,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.52, 22,683.42 and 4,028.16 is: 6,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.52 : 22,683.42 = 4,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.52/22,683.42 = 4,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.52x = 22,683.42 × 4,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.52x = 91,372,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,372,445.11/15,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.54

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