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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,158.94, 22,741.74 and 4,629.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,158.94, 22,741.74 and 4,629.84 is: 6,945.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,158.94 : 22,741.74 = 4,629.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,158.94/22,741.74 = 4,629.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,158.94x = 22,741.74 × 4,629.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,158.94x = 105,290,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,290,617.52/15,158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,945.78

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