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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.40, 22,521.02 and 4,624.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.40, 22,521.02 and 4,624.14 is: 6,936.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.40 : 22,521.02 = 4,624.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.40/22,521.02 = 4,624.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.40x = 22,521.02 × 4,624.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.40x = 104,140,349.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,140,349.42/15,012.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.96

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