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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,111.18, 22,665.69 and 4,581.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,111.18, 22,665.69 and 4,581.45 is: 6,871.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,111.18 : 22,665.69 = 4,581.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,111.18/22,665.69 = 4,581.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,111.18x = 22,665.69 × 4,581.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,111.18x = 103,841,725.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,841,725.45/15,111.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,871.85

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