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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,020.97, 22,534.62 and 4,491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,020.97, 22,534.62 and 4,491.81 is: 6,738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,020.97 : 22,534.62 = 4,491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,020.97/22,534.62 = 4,491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,020.97x = 22,534.62 × 4,491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,020.97x = 101,221,231.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,221,231.46/15,020.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.66

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