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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.41, 22,692.61 and 4,598.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.41, 22,692.61 and 4,598.51 is: 6,897.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.41 : 22,692.61 = 4,598.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.41/22,692.61 = 4,598.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.41x = 22,692.61 × 4,598.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.41x = 104,352,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,352,239.25/15,128.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,897.77

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