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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.94, 22,634.92 and 4,701.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.94, 22,634.92 and 4,701.68 is: 7,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.94 : 22,634.92 = 4,701.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.94/22,634.92 = 4,701.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.94x = 22,634.92 × 4,701.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.94x = 106,422,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,422,150.67/15,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.52

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