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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.52, 22,512.21 and 4,618.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.52, 22,512.21 and 4,618.27 is: 6,928.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.52 : 22,512.21 = 4,618.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.52/22,512.21 = 4,618.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.52x = 22,512.21 × 4,618.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.52x = 103,967,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,967,328.42/15,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,928.15

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