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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.80, 22,508.64 and 4,621.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.80, 22,508.64 and 4,621.20 is: 6,929.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.80 : 22,508.64 = 4,621.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.80/22,508.64 = 4,621.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.80x = 22,508.64 × 4,621.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.80x = 104,016,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,016,927.17/15,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.47

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