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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,131.73, 22,699.22 and 4,601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,131.73, 22,699.22 and 4,601.73 is: 6,903.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,131.73 : 22,699.22 = 4,601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,131.73/22,699.22 = 4,601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,131.73x = 22,699.22 × 4,601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,131.73x = 104,455,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,455,658.64/15,131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,903.09

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