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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.28, 22,752.48 and 4,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.28, 22,752.48 and 4,638.27 is: 6,957.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.28 : 22,752.48 = 4,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.28/22,752.48 = 4,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.28x = 22,752.48 × 4,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.28x = 105,532,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,532,145.41/15,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.42

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