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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.63, 22,513.24 and 4,620.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.63, 22,513.24 and 4,620.38 is: 6,930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.63 : 22,513.24 = 4,620.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.63/22,513.24 = 4,620.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.63x = 22,513.24 × 4,620.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.63x = 104,019,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,019,617.04/15,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.66

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