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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.61, 22,734.43 and 4,625.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.61, 22,734.43 and 4,625.69 is: 6,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.61 : 22,734.43 = 4,625.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.61/22,734.43 = 4,625.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.61x = 22,734.43 × 4,625.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.61x = 105,162,556.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,162,556.59/15,155.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,938.86

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