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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.69, 22,630.04 and 4,698.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.69, 22,630.04 and 4,698.44 is: 7,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.69 : 22,630.04 = 4,698.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.69/22,630.04 = 4,698.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.69x = 22,630.04 × 4,698.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.69x = 106,325,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,325,885.14/15,086.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.66

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