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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,153.58, 22,729.84 and 4,623.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,153.58, 22,729.84 and 4,623.17 is: 6,934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,153.58 : 22,729.84 = 4,623.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,153.58/22,729.84 = 4,623.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,153.58x = 22,729.84 × 4,623.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,153.58x = 105,083,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,083,948.10/15,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.60

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