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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.44, 22,544.82 and 4,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.44, 22,544.82 and 4,641 is: 6,962.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.44 : 22,544.82 = 4,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.44/22,544.82 = 4,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.44x = 22,544.82 × 4,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.44x = 104,630,509.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,630,509.62/15,028.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.17

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