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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.54, 22,507.83 and 4,475.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.54, 22,507.83 and 4,475.64 is: 6,713.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.54 : 22,507.83 = 4,475.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.54/22,507.83 = 4,475.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.54x = 22,507.83 × 4,475.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.54x = 100,737,028.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,737,028.67/15,005.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,713.32

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