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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.52, 22,684.92 and 4,029.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.52, 22,684.92 and 4,029.16 is: 6,044.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.52 : 22,684.92 = 4,029.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.52/22,684.92 = 4,029.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.52x = 22,684.92 × 4,029.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.52x = 91,401,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,401,172.27/15,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,044.04

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