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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.68, 22,636.95 and 4,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.68, 22,636.95 and 4,699 is: 7,049.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.68 : 22,636.95 = 4,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.68/22,636.95 = 4,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.68x = 22,636.95 × 4,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.68x = 106,371,028.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,371,028.05/15,089.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,049.26

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