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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.69, 22,521.47 and 4,622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.69, 22,521.47 and 4,622.01 is: 6,933.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.69 : 22,521.47 = 4,622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.69/22,521.47 = 4,622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.69x = 22,521.47 × 4,622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.69x = 104,094,436.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,094,436.44/15,012.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,933.76

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