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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.73, 22,665.31 and 4,580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.73, 22,665.31 and 4,580.32 is: 6,870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.73 : 22,665.31 = 4,580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.73/22,665.31 = 4,580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.73x = 22,665.31 × 4,580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.73x = 103,814,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,814,372.70/15,110.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,870.24

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