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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066, 22,601.52 and 4,675.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066, 22,601.52 and 4,675.68 is: 7,014.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066 : 22,601.52 = 4,675.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066/22,601.52 = 4,675.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066x = 22,601.52 × 4,675.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066x = 105,677,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,677,475.03/15,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.30

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