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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.32, 22,682.80 and 4,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.32, 22,682.80 and 4,029 is: 6,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.32 : 22,682.80 = 4,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.32/22,682.80 = 4,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.32x = 22,682.80 × 4,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.32x = 91,389,001.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,389,001.20/15,123.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,042.92

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