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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.58, 22,729.74 and 4,622.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.58, 22,729.74 and 4,622.97 is: 6,934.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.58 : 22,729.74 = 4,622.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.58/22,729.74 = 4,622.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.58x = 22,729.74 × 4,622.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.58x = 105,078,906.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,078,906.13/15,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.72

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