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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.52, 22,503.24 and 4,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.52, 22,503.24 and 4,614 is: 6,920.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.52 : 22,503.24 = 4,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.52/22,503.24 = 4,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.52x = 22,503.24 × 4,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.52x = 103,829,949.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,829,949.36/15,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,920.83

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