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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.59, 22,545.41 and 4,640.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.59, 22,545.41 and 4,640.67 is: 6,959.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.59 : 22,545.41 = 4,640.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.59/22,545.41 = 4,640.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.59x = 22,545.41 × 4,640.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.59x = 104,625,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,625,784.62/15,034.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.00

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