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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.40, 22,643.10 and 4,708.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.40, 22,643.10 and 4,708.20 is: 7,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.40 : 22,643.10 = 4,708.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.40/22,643.10 = 4,708.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.40x = 22,643.10 × 4,708.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.40x = 106,608,243.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,608,243.42/15,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.30

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