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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.94, 22,744.74 and 4,631.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.94, 22,744.74 and 4,631.84 is: 6,948.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.94 : 22,744.74 = 4,631.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.94/22,744.74 = 4,631.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.94x = 22,744.74 × 4,631.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.94x = 105,349,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349,996.52/15,160.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,948.78

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