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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.89, 22,597.13 and 4,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.89, 22,597.13 and 4,676.64 is: 7,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.89 : 22,597.13 = 4,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.89/22,597.13 = 4,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.89x = 22,597.13 × 4,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.89x = 105,678,618.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,678,618.66/15,064.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.89

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