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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,023.24, 22,535.20 and 4,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,023.24, 22,535.20 and 4,635 is: 6,952.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,023.24 : 22,535.20 = 4,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,023.24/22,535.20 = 4,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,023.24x = 22,535.20 × 4,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,023.24x = 104,450,652
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,450,652/15,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,952.60

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