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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.62, 22,639.38 and 4,562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.62, 22,639.38 and 4,562.92 is: 6,843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.62 : 22,639.38 = 4,562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.62/22,639.38 = 4,562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.62x = 22,639.38 × 4,562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.62x = 103,301,679.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,301,679.79/15,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,843.16

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