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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.13, 22,552.83 and 4,646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.13, 22,552.83 and 4,646.88 is: 6,970.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.13 : 22,552.83 = 4,646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.13/22,552.83 = 4,646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.13x = 22,552.83 × 4,646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.13x = 104,800,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,800,294.67/15,035.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.36

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