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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,026.50, 22,540.97 and 4,638.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,026.50, 22,540.97 and 4,638.25 is: 6,957.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,026.50 : 22,540.97 = 4,638.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,026.50/22,540.97 = 4,638.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,026.50x = 22,540.97 × 4,638.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,026.50x = 104,550,654.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,550,654.10/15,026.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,957.75

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