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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.41, 22,631.12 and 4,699.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.41, 22,631.12 and 4,699.97 is: 7,049.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.41 : 22,631.12 = 4,699.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.41/22,631.12 = 4,699.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.41x = 22,631.12 × 4,699.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.41x = 106,365,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,365,550.90/15,087.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.95

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