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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.93, 22,549.23 and 4,640.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.93, 22,549.23 and 4,640.25 is: 6,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.93 : 22,549.23 = 4,640.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.93/22,549.23 = 4,640.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.93x = 22,549.23 × 4,640.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.93x = 104,634,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,634,064.51/15,030.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.25

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