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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.60, 22,668.66 and 4,725

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.60, 22,668.66 and 4,725 is: 7,086.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.60 : 22,668.66 = 4,725 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.60/22,668.66 = 4,725/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.60x = 22,668.66 × 4,725
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.60x = 107,109,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,109,418.50/15,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,086.49

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