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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.90, 22,676.90 and 4,588.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.90, 22,676.90 and 4,588.01 is: 6,882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.90 : 22,676.90 = 4,588.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.90/22,676.90 = 4,588.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.90x = 22,676.90 × 4,588.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.90x = 104,041,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,041,843.97/15,117.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.03

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