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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.28, 22,690.92 and 4,597.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.28, 22,690.92 and 4,597.39 is: 6,896.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.28 : 22,690.92 = 4,597.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.28/22,690.92 = 4,597.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.28x = 22,690.92 × 4,597.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.28x = 104,318,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,318,999.97/15,127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,896.08

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