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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.72, 22,691.16 and 4,033.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.72, 22,691.16 and 4,033.35 is: 6,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.72 : 22,691.16 = 4,033.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.72/22,691.16 = 4,033.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.72x = 22,691.16 × 4,033.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.72x = 91,521,390.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,521,390.19/15,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.31

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