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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.58, 22,731.33 and 4,624.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.58, 22,731.33 and 4,624.17 is: 6,936.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.58 : 22,731.33 = 4,624.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.58/22,731.33 = 4,624.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.58x = 22,731.33 × 4,624.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.58x = 105,113,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,113,534.25/15,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,936.09

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