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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.77, 22,503.61 and 4,614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.77, 22,503.61 and 4,614.25 is: 6,921.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.77 : 22,503.61 = 4,614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.77/22,503.61 = 4,614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.77x = 22,503.61 × 4,614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.77x = 103,837,282.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,837,282.44/15,002.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921.21

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