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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.12, 22,651.46 and 4,968.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.12, 22,651.46 and 4,968.07 is: 7,453.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.12 : 22,651.46 = 4,968.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.12/22,651.46 = 4,968.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.12x = 22,651.46 × 4,968.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.12x = 112,533,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,533,900.78/15,099.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,453.01

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