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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.58, 22,525.44 and 4,486.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.58, 22,525.44 and 4,486.74 is: 6,730.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.58 : 22,525.44 = 4,486.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.58/22,525.44 = 4,486.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.58x = 22,525.44 × 4,486.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.58x = 101,065,792.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,065,792.67/15,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.28

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