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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,125.72, 22,689.66 and 4,032.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,125.72, 22,689.66 and 4,032.35 is: 6,048.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,125.72 : 22,689.66 = 4,032.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,125.72/22,689.66 = 4,032.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,125.72x = 22,689.66 × 4,032.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,125.72x = 91,492,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,492,650.50/15,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,048.81

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