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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,151.67, 22,728.82 and 4,624.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,151.67, 22,728.82 and 4,624.06 is: 6,936.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,151.67 : 22,728.82 = 4,624.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,151.67/22,728.82 = 4,624.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,151.67x = 22,728.82 × 4,624.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,151.67x = 105,099,427.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,099,427.41/15,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.49

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