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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.52, 22,504.74 and 4,615

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.52, 22,504.74 and 4,615 is: 6,922.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.52 : 22,504.74 = 4,615 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.52/22,504.74 = 4,615/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.52x = 22,504.74 × 4,615
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.52x = 103,859,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,859,375.10/15,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,922.33

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