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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.51, 22,683.75 and 4,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.51, 22,683.75 and 4,029.24 is: 6,043.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.51 : 22,683.75 = 4,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.51/22,683.75 = 4,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.51x = 22,683.75 × 4,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.51x = 91,398,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,398,342.80/15,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.86

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