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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.04, 22,759.16 and 4,640.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.04, 22,759.16 and 4,640.80 is: 6,962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.04 : 22,759.16 = 4,640.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.04/22,759.16 = 4,640.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.04x = 22,759.16 × 4,640.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.04x = 105,620,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,620,760.82/15,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,962.00

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