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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,122.55, 22,674.96 and 4,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,122.55, 22,674.96 and 4,589.40 is: 6,881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,122.55 : 22,674.96 = 4,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,122.55/22,674.96 = 4,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,122.55x = 22,674.96 × 4,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,122.55x = 104,064,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,064,461.42/15,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,881.41

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