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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.35, 22,694.19 and 4,601.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.35, 22,694.19 and 4,601.09 is: 6,901.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.35 : 22,694.19 = 4,601.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.35/22,694.19 = 4,601.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.35x = 22,694.19 × 4,601.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.35x = 104,417,874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,417,874.19/15,129.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.68

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