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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,137.33, 22,709.45 and 4,608.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,137.33, 22,709.45 and 4,608.84 is: 6,914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,137.33 : 22,709.45 = 4,608.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,137.33/22,709.45 = 4,608.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,137.33x = 22,709.45 × 4,608.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,137.33x = 104,664,198.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,664,198.49/15,137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,914.31

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