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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.46, 22,521.91 and 4,483.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.46, 22,521.91 and 4,483.31 is: 6,725.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.46 : 22,521.91 = 4,483.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.46/22,521.91 = 4,483.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.46x = 22,521.91 × 4,483.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.46x = 100,972,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,972,704.32/15,012.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.93

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