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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.70, 22,511.55 and 4,618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.70, 22,511.55 and 4,618.10 is: 6,927.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.70 : 22,511.55 = 4,618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.70/22,511.55 = 4,618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.70x = 22,511.55 × 4,618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.70x = 103,960,589.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,960,589.06/15,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,927.15

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