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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.32, 22,642.98 and 4,707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.32, 22,642.98 and 4,707.88 is: 7,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.32 : 22,642.98 = 4,707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.32/22,642.98 = 4,707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.32x = 22,642.98 × 4,707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.32x = 106,600,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,600,432.68/15,095.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.82

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