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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,126.97, 22,691.54 and 4,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,126.97, 22,691.54 and 4,033.60 is: 6,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,126.97 : 22,691.54 = 4,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,126.97/22,691.54 = 4,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,126.97x = 22,691.54 × 4,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,126.97x = 91,528,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,528,518.85/15,126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.69

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