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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.08, 22,642.68 and 4,702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.08, 22,642.68 and 4,702.16 is: 7,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.08 : 22,642.68 = 4,702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.08/22,642.68 = 4,702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.08x = 22,642.68 × 4,702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.08x = 106,469,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,469,504.19/15,096.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,052.79

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