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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,206.40, 22,812.51 and 4,674.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,206.40, 22,812.51 and 4,674.53 is: 7,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,206.40 : 22,812.51 = 4,674.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,206.40/22,812.51 = 4,674.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,206.40x = 22,812.51 × 4,674.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,206.40x = 106,637,648.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,637,648.31/15,206.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.68

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