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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.38, 22,648.67 and 4,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.38, 22,648.67 and 4,004.82 is: 6,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.38 : 22,648.67 = 4,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.38/22,648.67 = 4,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.38x = 22,648.67 × 4,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.38x = 90,703,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,703,856.60/15,098.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,007.52

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