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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.26, 22,512.68 and 4,620

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.26, 22,512.68 and 4,620 is: 6,930.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.26 : 22,512.68 = 4,620 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.26/22,512.68 = 4,620/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.26x = 22,512.68 × 4,620
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.26x = 104,008,581.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,008,581.60/15,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.09

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