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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.55, 22,729.98 and 4,623.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.55, 22,729.98 and 4,623.51 is: 6,935.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.55 : 22,729.98 = 4,623.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.55/22,729.98 = 4,623.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.55x = 22,729.98 × 4,623.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.55x = 105,092,289.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,092,289.83/15,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,935.62

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