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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.44, 22,562.82 and 4,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.44, 22,562.82 and 4,653 is: 6,980.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.44 : 22,562.82 = 4,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.44/22,562.82 = 4,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.44x = 22,562.82 × 4,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.44x = 104,984,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,984,801.46/15,040.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,980.17

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