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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.33, 22,631.35 and 4,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.33, 22,631.35 and 4,954.16 is: 7,432.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.33 : 22,631.35 = 4,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.33/22,631.35 = 4,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.33x = 22,631.35 × 4,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.33x = 112,119,203.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,119,203.37/15,085.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,432.33

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