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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.32, 22,507.98 and 4,617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.32, 22,507.98 and 4,617.16 is: 6,925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.32 : 22,507.98 = 4,617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.32/22,507.98 = 4,617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.32x = 22,507.98 × 4,617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.32x = 103,922,944.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,922,944.94/15,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.74

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