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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,015.38, 22,524.89 and 4,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,015.38, 22,524.89 and 4,627.13 is: 6,941.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,015.38 : 22,524.89 = 4,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,015.38/22,524.89 = 4,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,015.38x = 22,524.89 × 4,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,015.38x = 104,225,458.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,225,458.51/15,015.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,941.25

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