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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,027.39, 22,539.83 and 4,639.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,027.39, 22,539.83 and 4,639.23 is: 6,958.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,027.39 : 22,539.83 = 4,639.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,027.39/22,539.83 = 4,639.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,027.39x = 22,539.83 × 4,639.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,027.39x = 104,567,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,567,432.33/15,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.46

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