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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.33, 22,729.46 and 4,622.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.33, 22,729.46 and 4,622.92 is: 6,934.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.33 : 22,729.46 = 4,622.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.33/22,729.46 = 4,622.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.33x = 22,729.46 × 4,622.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.33x = 105,076,549.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,076,549.14/15,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.22

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