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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.24, 22,518.68 and 4,624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.24, 22,518.68 and 4,624 is: 6,936.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.24 : 22,518.68 = 4,624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.24/22,518.68 = 4,624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.24x = 22,518.68 × 4,624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.24x = 104,126,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,126,376.32/15,012.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.10

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