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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.30, 22,607.97 and 4,688.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.30, 22,607.97 and 4,688.86 is: 7,031.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.30 : 22,607.97 = 4,688.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.30/22,607.97 = 4,688.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.30x = 22,607.97 × 4,688.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.30x = 106,005,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,005,606.21/15,076.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.27

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