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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.51, 22,916.25 and 4,606.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.51, 22,916.25 and 4,606.42 is: 6,908.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.51 : 22,916.25 = 4,606.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.51/22,916.25 = 4,606.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.51x = 22,916.25 × 4,606.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.51x = 105,561,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,561,872.33/15,280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,908.27

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