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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.34, 22,740.51 and 4,629.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.34, 22,740.51 and 4,629.94 is: 6,944.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.34 : 22,740.51 = 4,629.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.34/22,740.51 = 4,629.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.34x = 22,740.51 × 4,629.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.34x = 105,287,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,287,083.17/15,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,944.90

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