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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.73, 22,663.81 and 4,579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.73, 22,663.81 and 4,579.32 is: 6,868.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.73 : 22,663.81 = 4,579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.73/22,663.81 = 4,579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.73x = 22,663.81 × 4,579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.73x = 103,784,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,784,838.41/15,109.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,868.74

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