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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.58, 22,732.74 and 4,624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.58, 22,732.74 and 4,624.98 is: 6,937.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.58 : 22,732.74 = 4,624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.58/22,732.74 = 4,624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.58x = 22,732.74 × 4,624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.58x = 105,138,467.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,138,467.85/15,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,937.74

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