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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.58, 22,647.96 and 4,571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.58, 22,647.96 and 4,571.40 is: 6,854.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.58 : 22,647.96 = 4,571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.58/22,647.96 = 4,571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.58x = 22,647.96 × 4,571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.58x = 103,532,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,532,884.34/15,104.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,854.40

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