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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.96, 22,521.16 and 4,482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.96, 22,521.16 and 4,482.81 is: 6,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.96 : 22,521.16 = 4,482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.96/22,521.16 = 4,482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.96x = 22,521.16 × 4,482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.96x = 100,958,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,958,070.05/15,011.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.18

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