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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.64, 22,592.46 and 4,671

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.64, 22,592.46 and 4,671 is: 7,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.64 : 22,592.46 = 4,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.64/22,592.46 = 4,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.64x = 22,592.46 × 4,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.64x = 105,529,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,529,380.66/15,059.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,007.43

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