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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,113.58, 22,661.46 and 4,580.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,113.58, 22,661.46 and 4,580.40 is: 6,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,113.58 : 22,661.46 = 4,580.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,113.58/22,661.46 = 4,580.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,113.58x = 22,661.46 × 4,580.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,113.58x = 103,798,551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,798,551.38/15,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,867.90

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