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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.64, 22,574.40 and 4,661.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.64, 22,574.40 and 4,661.36 is: 6,992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.64 : 22,574.40 = 4,661.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.64/22,574.40 = 4,661.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.64x = 22,574.40 × 4,661.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.64x = 105,227,405.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,227,405.18/15,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,992.02

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