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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.52, 22,508.28 and 4,617

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.52, 22,508.28 and 4,617 is: 6,925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.52 : 22,508.28 = 4,617 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.52/22,508.28 = 4,617/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.52x = 22,508.28 × 4,617
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.52x = 103,920,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,920,728.76/15,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,925.50

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