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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.05, 22,525.85 and 4,628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.05, 22,525.85 and 4,628.53 is: 6,942.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.05 : 22,525.85 = 4,628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.05/22,525.85 = 4,628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.05x = 22,525.85 × 4,628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.05x = 104,261,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,261,572.50/15,017.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,942.88

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