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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.14, 22,511.16 and 4,618.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.14, 22,511.16 and 4,618.92 is: 6,928.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.14 : 22,511.16 = 4,618.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.14/22,511.16 = 4,618.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.14x = 22,511.16 × 4,618.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.14x = 103,977,247.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,977,247.15/15,007.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.52

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