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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,121.77, 22,683.75 and 4,028.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,121.77, 22,683.75 and 4,028.41 is: 6,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,121.77 : 22,683.75 = 4,028.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,121.77/22,683.75 = 4,028.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,121.77x = 22,683.75 × 4,028.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,121.77x = 91,379,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,379,445.34/15,121.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.91

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