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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.06, 22,539.40 and 4,637.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.06, 22,539.40 and 4,637.81 is: 6,956.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.06 : 22,539.40 = 4,637.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.06/22,539.40 = 4,637.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.06x = 22,539.40 × 4,637.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.06x = 104,533,499.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,533,499.47/15,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,956.81

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