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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.40, 22,507.52 and 4,615.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.40, 22,507.52 and 4,615.14 is: 6,923.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.40 : 22,507.52 = 4,615.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.40/22,507.52 = 4,615.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.40x = 22,507.52 × 4,615.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.40x = 103,875,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,875,355.85/15,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,923.45

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