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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.68, 22,519.29 and 4,624.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.68, 22,519.29 and 4,624.52 is: 6,936.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.68 : 22,519.29 = 4,624.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.68/22,519.29 = 4,624.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.68x = 22,519.29 × 4,624.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.68x = 104,140,906.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,140,906.99/15,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.86

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