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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,161.63, 22,738.77 and 4,628.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,161.63, 22,738.77 and 4,628.79 is: 6,942.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,161.63 : 22,738.77 = 4,628.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,161.63/22,738.77 = 4,628.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,161.63x = 22,738.77 × 4,628.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,161.63x = 105,252,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,252,991.19/15,161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.07

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