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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.50, 22,524.76 and 4,072.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.50, 22,524.76 and 4,072.50 is: 6,108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.50 : 22,524.76 = 4,072.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.50/22,524.76 = 4,072.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.50x = 22,524.76 × 4,072.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.50x = 91,732,085.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,732,085.10/15,016.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,108.75

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