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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,271.67, 22,912.28 and 4,598.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,271.67, 22,912.28 and 4,598.45 is: 6,899.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,271.67 : 22,912.28 = 4,598.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,271.67/22,912.28 = 4,598.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,271.67x = 22,912.28 × 4,598.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,271.67x = 105,360,950.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,360,950.97/15,271.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,899.11

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