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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.32, 22,644.48 and 4,708.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.32, 22,644.48 and 4,708.88 is: 7,063.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.32 : 22,644.48 = 4,708.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.32/22,644.48 = 4,708.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.32x = 22,644.48 × 4,708.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.32x = 106,630,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,630,138.98/15,096.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,063.32

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