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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,116.61, 22,674.96 and 4,586.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,116.61, 22,674.96 and 4,586.72 is: 6,880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,116.61 : 22,674.96 = 4,586.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,116.61/22,674.96 = 4,586.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,116.61x = 22,674.96 × 4,586.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,116.61x = 104,003,692.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,003,692.53/15,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,880.09

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