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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.91, 22,693.36 and 4,599.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.91, 22,693.36 and 4,599.02 is: 6,898.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.91 : 22,693.36 = 4,599.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.91/22,693.36 = 4,599.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.91x = 22,693.36 × 4,599.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.91x = 104,367,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,367,080.05/15,128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,898.52

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