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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.89, 22,642.38 and 4,567.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.89, 22,642.38 and 4,567.71 is: 6,848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.89 : 22,642.38 = 4,567.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.89/22,642.38 = 4,567.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.89x = 22,642.38 × 4,567.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.89x = 103,423,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,423,825.55/15,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.86

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