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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.53, 22,682.27 and 4,028.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.53, 22,682.27 and 4,028.25 is: 6,042.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.53 : 22,682.27 = 4,028.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.53/22,682.27 = 4,028.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.53x = 22,682.27 × 4,028.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.53x = 91,369,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,369,949.26/15,121.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.37

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