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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,132.73, 22,700.72 and 4,602.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,132.73, 22,700.72 and 4,602.73 is: 6,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,132.73 : 22,700.72 = 4,602.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,132.73/22,700.72 = 4,602.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,132.73x = 22,700.72 × 4,602.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,132.73x = 104,485,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,485,284.97/15,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,904.59

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