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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,139.97, 22,707.25 and 4,607.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,139.97, 22,707.25 and 4,607.44 is: 6,910.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,139.97 : 22,707.25 = 4,607.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,139.97/22,707.25 = 4,607.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,139.97x = 22,707.25 × 4,607.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,139.97x = 104,622,178.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,622,178.40/15,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,910.33

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