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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.44, 22,651.32 and 4,712

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.44, 22,651.32 and 4,712 is: 7,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.44 : 22,651.32 = 4,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.44/22,651.32 = 4,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.44x = 22,651.32 × 4,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.44x = 106,733,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,733,019.84/15,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,068.67

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