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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.26, 22,511.18 and 4,619

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.26, 22,511.18 and 4,619 is: 6,928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.26 : 22,511.18 = 4,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.26/22,511.18 = 4,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.26x = 22,511.18 × 4,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.26x = 103,979,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,979,140.42/15,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.59

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