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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,098.94, 22,651.65 and 4,711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,098.94, 22,651.65 and 4,711.50 is: 7,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,098.94 : 22,651.65 = 4,711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,098.94/22,651.65 = 4,711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,098.94x = 22,651.65 × 4,711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,098.94x = 106,723,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,723,248.98/15,098.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.26

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