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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.36, 22,569.81 and 4,658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.36, 22,569.81 and 4,658.38 is: 6,987.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.36 : 22,569.81 = 4,658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.36/22,569.81 = 4,658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.36x = 22,569.81 × 4,658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.36x = 105,138,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,138,751.51/15,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,987.65

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