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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.84, 22,536.48 and 4,640.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.84, 22,536.48 and 4,640.24 is: 6,957.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.84 : 22,536.48 = 4,640.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.84/22,536.48 = 4,640.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.84x = 22,536.48 × 4,640.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.84x = 104,574,675.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,574,675.96/15,029.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.80

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