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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.94, 22,508.88 and 4,617.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.94, 22,508.88 and 4,617.69 is: 6,926.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.94 : 22,508.88 = 4,617.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.94/22,508.88 = 4,617.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.94x = 22,508.88 × 4,617.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.94x = 103,938,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,938,917.54/15,005.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,926.52

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