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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.64, 22,584.96 and 4,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.64, 22,584.96 and 4,666 is: 6,999.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.64 : 22,584.96 = 4,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.64/22,584.96 = 4,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.64x = 22,584.96 × 4,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.64x = 105,381,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,381,423.36/15,054.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,999.93

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