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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,216.66, 22,827.64 and 4,686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,216.66, 22,827.64 and 4,686.56 is: 7,030.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,216.66 : 22,827.64 = 4,686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,216.66/22,827.64 = 4,686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,216.66x = 22,827.64 × 4,686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,216.66x = 106,983,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,983,104.52/15,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.66

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