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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.25, 22,508.18 and 4,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.25, 22,508.18 and 4,617 is: 6,925.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.25 : 22,508.18 = 4,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.25/22,508.18 = 4,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.25x = 22,508.18 × 4,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.25x = 103,920,261.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,920,261.29/15,005.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.59

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