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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.52, 22,606.72 and 4,683.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.52, 22,606.72 and 4,683.68 is: 7,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.52 : 22,606.72 = 4,683.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.52/22,606.72 = 4,683.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.52x = 22,606.72 × 4,683.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.52x = 105,882,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,882,642.33/15,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,026.28

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