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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.68, 22,586.22 and 4,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.68, 22,586.22 and 4,668.28 is: 7,002.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.68 : 22,586.22 = 4,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.68/22,586.22 = 4,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.68x = 22,586.22 × 4,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.68x = 105,438,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,438,799.10/15,056.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.79

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