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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.89, 22,527.78 and 4,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.89, 22,527.78 and 4,628.64 is: 6,943.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.89 : 22,527.78 = 4,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.89/22,527.78 = 4,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.89x = 22,527.78 × 4,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.89x = 104,272,983.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,272,983.62/15,016.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,943.71

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