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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,140.97, 22,708.75 and 4,608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,140.97, 22,708.75 and 4,608.44 is: 6,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,140.97 : 22,708.75 = 4,608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,140.97/22,708.75 = 4,608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,140.97x = 22,708.75 × 4,608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,140.97x = 104,651,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,651,798.31/15,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.83

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