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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.80, 22,518.56 and 4,622.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.80, 22,518.56 and 4,622.52 is: 6,934.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.80 : 22,518.56 = 4,622.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.80/22,518.56 = 4,622.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.80x = 22,518.56 × 4,622.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.80x = 104,092,493.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,092,493.97/15,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,934.51

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