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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.61, 22,827.37 and 4,686.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.61, 22,827.37 and 4,686.63 is: 7,030.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.61 : 22,827.37 = 4,686.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.61/22,827.37 = 4,686.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.61x = 22,827.37 × 4,686.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.61x = 106,983,419.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,983,419.32/15,216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.70

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