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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.39, 22,581.38 and 4,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.39, 22,581.38 and 4,666.14 is: 6,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.39 : 22,581.38 = 4,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.39/22,581.38 = 4,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.39x = 22,581.38 × 4,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.39x = 105,367,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,367,892.14/15,054.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.15

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