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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.61, 22,912.19 and 4,598.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.61, 22,912.19 and 4,598.39 is: 6,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.61 : 22,912.19 = 4,598.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.61/22,912.19 = 4,598.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.61x = 22,912.19 × 4,598.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.61x = 105,359,070.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,359,070.81/15,271.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.02

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