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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.16, 22,691.82 and 4,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.16, 22,691.82 and 4,033.79 is: 6,050.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.16 : 22,691.82 = 4,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.16/22,691.82 = 4,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.16x = 22,691.82 × 4,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.16x = 91,533,902.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,533,902.97/15,127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,050.97

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