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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.39, 22,584.38 and 4,668.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.39, 22,584.38 and 4,668.14 is: 7,002.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.39 : 22,584.38 = 4,668.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.39/22,584.38 = 4,668.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.39x = 22,584.38 × 4,668.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.39x = 105,427,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,427,047.65/15,056.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.15

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