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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048.17, 22,566.92 and 4,372.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048.17, 22,566.92 and 4,372.31 is: 6,556.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048.17 : 22,566.92 = 4,372.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048.17/22,566.92 = 4,372.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048.17x = 22,566.92 × 4,372.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048.17x = 98,669,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,669,468.08/15,048.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,556.91

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