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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.84, 22,540.38 and 4,640.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.84, 22,540.38 and 4,640.68 is: 6,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.84 : 22,540.38 = 4,640.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.84/22,540.38 = 4,640.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.84x = 22,540.38 × 4,640.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.84x = 104,602,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,602,690.66/15,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.13

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