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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,162.70, 22,746.38 and 4,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,162.70, 22,746.38 and 4,630.28 is: 6,946.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,162.70 : 22,746.38 = 4,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,162.70/22,746.38 = 4,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,162.70x = 22,746.38 × 4,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,162.70x = 105,322,108.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,322,108.39/15,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,946.13

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