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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.72, 22,534.80 and 4,631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.72, 22,534.80 and 4,631.04 is: 6,947.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.72 : 22,534.80 = 4,631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.72/22,534.80 = 4,631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.72x = 22,534.80 × 4,631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.72x = 104,359,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,359,560.19/15,021.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.24

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