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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.76, 22,643.70 and 4,708.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.76, 22,643.70 and 4,708.60 is: 7,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.76 : 22,643.70 = 4,708.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.76/22,643.70 = 4,708.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.76x = 22,643.70 × 4,708.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.76x = 106,620,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,620,125.82/15,096.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062.45

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