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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.42, 22,603.83 and 4,681.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.42, 22,603.83 and 4,681.14 is: 7,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.42 : 22,603.83 = 4,681.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.42/22,603.83 = 4,681.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.42x = 22,603.83 × 4,681.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.42x = 105,811,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,811,692.77/15,069.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,021.62

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