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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.92, 22,533.96 and 4,491.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.92, 22,533.96 and 4,491.82 is: 6,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.92 : 22,533.96 = 4,491.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.92/22,533.96 = 4,491.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.92x = 22,533.96 × 4,491.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.92x = 101,218,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,218,537.22/15,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,738.05

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