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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.30, 22,729.62 and 4,623.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.30, 22,729.62 and 4,623.26 is: 6,935.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.30 : 22,729.62 = 4,623.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.30/22,729.62 = 4,623.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.30x = 22,729.62 × 4,623.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.30x = 105,084,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,084,942.96/15,152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.25

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