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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.44, 22,561.32 and 4,652

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.44, 22,561.32 and 4,652 is: 6,978.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.44 : 22,561.32 = 4,652 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.44/22,561.32 = 4,652/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.44x = 22,561.32 × 4,652
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.44x = 104,955,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,955,260.64/15,039.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,978.67

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