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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,129.85, 22,694.94 and 4,601.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,129.85, 22,694.94 and 4,601.58 is: 6,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,129.85 : 22,694.94 = 4,601.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,129.85/22,694.94 = 4,601.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,129.85x = 22,694.94 × 4,601.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,129.85x = 104,432,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,432,582.01/15,129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.42

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