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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.23, 22,698.47 and 4,601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.23, 22,698.47 and 4,601.23 is: 6,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.23 : 22,698.47 = 4,601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.23/22,698.47 = 4,601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.23x = 22,698.47 × 4,601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.23x = 104,440,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,440,881.12/15,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,902.34

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