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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,270.63, 22,897.61 and 4,595.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,270.63, 22,897.61 and 4,595.43 is: 6,890.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,270.63 : 22,897.61 = 4,595.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,270.63/22,897.61 = 4,595.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,270.63x = 22,897.61 × 4,595.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,270.63x = 105,224,289.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,224,289.54/15,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,890.63

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