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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.38, 22,645.17 and 4,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.38, 22,645.17 and 4,708.13 is: 7,062.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.38 : 22,645.17 = 4,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.38/22,645.17 = 4,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.38x = 22,645.17 × 4,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.38x = 106,616,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,616,291.01/15,096.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.38

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