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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,074.74, 22,615.52 and 4,943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,074.74, 22,615.52 and 4,943.66 is: 7,416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,074.74 : 22,615.52 = 4,943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,074.74/22,615.52 = 4,943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,074.74x = 22,615.52 × 4,943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,074.74x = 111,803,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,803,441.60/15,074.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,416.61

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