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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,141.06, 22,712.40 and 4,610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,141.06, 22,712.40 and 4,610.28 is: 6,915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,141.06 : 22,712.40 = 4,610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,141.06/22,712.40 = 4,610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,141.06x = 22,712.40 × 4,610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,141.06x = 104,710,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,710,523.47/15,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,915.67

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