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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.44, 22,528.32 and 4,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.44, 22,528.32 and 4,630 is: 6,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.44 : 22,528.32 = 4,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.44/22,528.32 = 4,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.44x = 22,528.32 × 4,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.44x = 104,306,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,306,121.60/15,017.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.67

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