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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.71, 22,522.25 and 4,483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.71, 22,522.25 and 4,483.55 is: 6,726.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.71 : 22,522.25 = 4,483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.71/22,522.25 = 4,483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.71x = 22,522.25 × 4,483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.71x = 100,979,701.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,979,701.50/15,012.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.28

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