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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.60, 22,566.33 and 4,654.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.60, 22,566.33 and 4,654.35 is: 6,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.60 : 22,566.33 = 4,654.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.60/22,566.33 = 4,654.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.60x = 22,566.33 × 4,654.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.60x = 105,031,598.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,031,598.04/15,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,982.28

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